Assam History MCQs

AHOM PERIOD (1228–1826)

Topic: Decline of the Ahom Kingdom

(APSC CCE & Other Competitive Examinations)

Q1. The decline of the Ahom Kingdom began mainly in which century?

A. 16th century
B. 17th century
C. 18th century
D. 19th century

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Although the Ahoms ruled for nearly 600 years, systematic decline set in during the 18th century due to internal and external pressures.

Q2. Which internal factor most weakened the Ahom state?

A. Foreign invasions
B. Natural disasters
C. Administrative corruption
D. Decline of trade

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Administrative inefficiency and corruption eroded the strong centralized system of the Ahoms.

Q3. The Paik system declined mainly because of:

A. Military defeats
B. Growth of monetization
C. Religious conflict
D. Foreign trade

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The labour-based Paik system became ineffective with the growth of a cash economy, reducing administrative efficiency.

Q4. Which rebellion marked a major turning point in Ahom decline?

A. Mir Jumla invasion
B. Burmese invasion
C. Moamoria rebellion
D. Sepoy Mutiny

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Moamoria rebellion severely weakened Ahom authority and stability.

Q5. The Moamoria rebellion was primarily a:

A. Peasant revolt
B. Religious revolt
C. Tribal uprising
D. Foreign invasion

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
It was a religious-cum-social revolt by followers of the Moamoria Vaishnava sect.

Q6. The Moamoria rebellion began during the reign of:

A. Rudra Singha
B. Lakshmi Singha
C. Gadadhar Singha
D. Gaurinath Singha

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The rebellion erupted during Lakshmi Singha’s reign, exposing royal weakness.

Q7. Which Ahom king was captured and imprisoned by the Moamorias?

A. Gaurinath Singha
B. Chandrakanta Singha
C. Lakshmi Singha
D. Kamaleswar Singha

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Lakshmi Singha was captured, symbolizing the collapse of royal authority.

Q8. Continuous internal revolts resulted in:

A. Strong military reforms
B. Political instability
C. Economic expansion
D. Religious unity

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Frequent rebellions caused chronic instability, weakening the state.

Q9. Which external power took advantage of Ahom internal weakness?

A. Portuguese
B. British
C. Burmese
D. Dutch

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Burmese (Myanmar) repeatedly invaded Assam during the late Ahom period.

Q10. The first Burmese invasion of Assam took place in:

A. 1806
B. 1817
C. 1821
D. 1824

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The first Burmese invasion occurred in 1817, worsening political chaos.

Q11. The Burmese invasions are collectively known as:

A. Anglo-Assamese wars
B. Moamoria wars
C. Ahom–Mughal wars
D. Burmese invasions of Assam

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
The repeated attacks are referred to simply as the Burmese invasions of Assam.

Q12. Which Ahom ruler sought Burmese help to regain the throne?

A. Gaurinath Singha
B. Kamaleswar Singha
C. Chandrakanta Singha
D. Purandar Singha

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Chandrakanta Singha’s dependence on Burmese forces proved disastrous.

Q13. Burmese rule in Assam caused widespread:

A. Industrial growth
B. Peace and order
C. Depopulation and destruction
D. Administrative reform

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The invasions led to devastation, famine, and mass depopulation.

Q14. The period of Burmese occupation in Assam is locally remembered as:

A. Rangpur phase
B. Jonaki Yug
C. Maanar Din
D. Paik Yug

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Burmese period is remembered as “Maanar Din” (Days of the Burmese) due to extreme suffering.

Q15. Which European power intervened to expel the Burmese from Assam?

A. French
B. Portuguese
C. Dutch
D. British

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
The British East India Company intervened after Burmese expansion threatened their interests.

Q16. The conflict between the British and the Burmese is known as:

A. Anglo-Assamese War
B. Anglo-Burmese War
C. Anglo-Ahom War
D. Anglo-Mughal War

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
British involvement came through the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826).

Q17. The Treaty of Yandabo was signed in:

A. 1824
B. 1825
C. 1826
D. 1830

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Treaty of Yandabo (1826) formally ended Burmese control in Assam.

Q18. The Treaty of Yandabo resulted in:

A. Restoration of Ahom power
B. Burmese rule in Assam
C. British control over Assam
D. Mughal intervention

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Assam came under British influence and control, ending Ahom sovereignty.

Q19. Which Ahom ruler was installed as a British puppet after 1826?

A. Chandrakanta Singha
B. Kamaleswar Singha
C. Purandar Singha
D. Gaurinath Singha

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Purandar Singha was briefly installed under British supervision.

Q20. The Ahom Kingdom formally came to an end in:

A. 1817
B. 1821
C. 1826
D. 1838

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
1826 marks the formal end of the Ahom Kingdom.

Q21. Which administrative weakness hastened Ahom decline?

A. Strong nobility
B. Weak succession system
C. Centralized power
D. Efficient military

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Frequent succession disputes destabilized governance.

Q22. Excessive influence of nobles led to:

A. Administrative unity
B. Centralization
C. Court conspiracies
D. Military expansion

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Factionalism and conspiracies weakened royal authority.

Q23. Which social factor contributed to instability?

A. Social equality
B. Religious tolerance
C. Popular revolts
D. Cultural synthesis

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Repeated popular revolts reflected widespread dissatisfaction.

Q24. The decline of the Paik system affected mainly:

A. Religious institutions
B. Military and agriculture
C. Trade routes
D. Foreign diplomacy

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Paik decline reduced agricultural output and military manpower.

Q25. Which ruler’s weak leadership worsened the Moamoria crisis?

A. Rudra Singha
B. Gadadhar Singha
C. Lakshmi Singha
D. Pratap Singha

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Lakshmi Singha’s indecisive rule aggravated the crisis.

Q26. Ahom decline shows the danger of:

A. Cultural assimilation
B. Over-centralization
C. Ignoring internal dissent
D. Foreign trade

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
Failure to address grievances led to collapse from within.

Q27. Which factor was least responsible for Ahom decline?

A. Moamoria rebellion
B. Burmese invasion
C. British intervention
D. Ahom–Mughal wars

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
Ahoms successfully resisted the Mughals earlier; those wars did not cause decline.

Q28. The fall of the Ahoms marked the beginning of:

A. Mughal rule
B. Burmese administration
C. British colonial rule
D. French influence

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Ahom fall paved the way for British colonial rule in Assam.

Q29. The decline of the Ahom Kingdom highlights the importance of:

A. Foreign alliances
B. Strong internal unity
C. Religious dominance
D. Trade monopoly

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Loss of internal unity and discipline proved fatal.

Q30. The most important cause of the final downfall of the Ahoms was:

A. British military power alone
B. Burmese aggression alone
C. Internal decay combined with foreign invasion
D. Religious conflicts

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
The Ahom Kingdom collapsed due to internal decay compounded by Burmese invasions, followed by British intervention.

✅ Exam Relevance Note

These MCQs are strictly aligned with the APSC CCE syllabus and are equally relevant for UPSC, Assam Police, TET, Grade III/IV, Forest, Banking, and other competitive examinations focusing on Assam History.

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