The first Sadiya Khowa Gohain

The first person to take on the title of Sadiya Khowa Gohain, which designates the governor of the Sadiya region in the Ahom kingdom, was Phrasengmung Borgohain. He was appointed by King Suhungmung after the Chutia kingdom was conquered in 1524.

Key Points:

• This title denoted the governor of the Sadiya region, which was acquired by the Ahom kingdom after conquering the Chutia kingdom in 1524.
• The Ahom king who expanded the kingdom all the way to the mouth of the Tiphao River and set up the position of Sadiya Khowa Gohain.
• The first person appointed to the position of Sadiya Khowa Gohain, tasked with administering the newly acquired Sadiya region.
• After Suhungmung annexed the Chutia kingdom, he created several new administrative positions, like Bhatialia Gohain, Banlungia Gohain, Dihingia Gohain, and Chaolung Shulung.
• While the Ahom kings initially held the Sadiya-Khowa Gohain position, the Khamtis eventually took over the office in 1794, becoming the rulers of Sadiya.
• The first Khamti chief to be installed as Sadiyakhowa Gohain, supported by Singphoos, in 1794.