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(11) The first capital of the Ahom was
[A] Sadiya
[B] Charaideo
[C] Garhgaon
[D] Rangpur

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Answer: Option [B]

The first capital of the Ahom was Charaideo. Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.

(12) The Koch coins were known as
[A] Tanka
[B] Mohar
[C] Mudra
[D] Narayani

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Answer: Option [D]

The Koch coins were known as Narayani. It was introduced and first minted during the rule of Koch King Naranarayan. The Koch coins (narayani or narani) were available in mainly one rupee and half rupee denominations.

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(13) The ancient name of Cachar was
[A] Hidimba
[B] Diapur
[C] Dhanashree
[D] Narayanpur

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Answer: Option [A]

The ancient name of Cachar was Hidimba. It was used during the rule of Kachari Kingdom, till the advent of British. The Kacharis were the descendants of Gatotkacha. They named their kingdom after 'Hirimba', the mother of Gatotkacha.

(14) The Singarigharutha ceremony was first observed by
[A] Suhungmung
[B] Seteupha
[C] Sudangphaa
[D] Sukapha

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Answer: Option [C]

The Singarigharutha ceremony was first observed by the Ahom King Sudangphaa, popularly known as Bamuni Konwar. Sudangphaa came to throne in 1397 CE.

(15) Who wrote ‘Tungkhugia Buranji’?
[A] Visheswar Baidyadhipha
[B] Srinath Barbarua
[C] Dutiram Hazarik
[D] Kashinath Tamuli Phukan

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Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is Srinath Barbarua. Tungkhungia Buranji: Or, A History of Assam, 1681-1826 A.D.; an Old Assamese Chronicle of the Tungkhungia Dynasty of Ahom Sovereigns. Author: Srinath Duara Barbarua

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