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Q. 1 History
The God of Learning of the Ahoms is known as:
Explanation:
Among the Ahoms, Jasingpha was worshipped as the goddess of learning and wisdom, comparable to the Hindu goddess Saraswati. She was one of the principal deities in the pre-Hindu Ahom (Tai) pantheon, alongside Phuratara (the Creator), Lengdon (Lord of Heaven), Phai (god of fire), and Kaokham (god of water). Worship of Jasingpha continued among sections of the Ahom community even after their gradual conversion to Hinduism.
Q. 2 History
What was the Capital of Assam during Ahom reign
Explanation:
Pragjyotishpur, identified with the region around present-day Guwahati, is traditionally regarded as the ancient capital associated with Assam in early Puranic and epic literature. The name literally means "city of eastern astrology/light." It is important to note that this predates the Ahom period by many centuries; the Ahoms themselves ruled from capitals such as Charaideo, Gargaon, and Rangpur, so this question is really referring to Assam's ancient capital rather than a literal Ahom-era one.
Q. 3 History
What was the ancient name of Assam?
Explanation:
In ancient Indian literature, including the Mahabharata and various Puranas, the region corresponding to present-day Assam was known as Pragjyotisha, meaning "the land of eastern light/astrology." The name Kamarupa came into use somewhat later, from around the 4th century CE onward, and both names are used for the same broad region in different periods and texts.
Q. 4 History
Which one of the following epics is considered the highest source of the prehistory period of Assam?
Explanation:
The Kalika Purana, a Sanskrit religious text composed in the Kamarupa region (roughly 9th-11th century CE), is considered an important source for the mythical/pre-historical period of Assam. It narrates legends of Naraka, Bhagadatta, and the origins of the Kamarupa kingdom, and is a key text for understanding the region's legendary genealogies and the worship of Kamakhya.
Q. 5 History
The earliest historical dynasty of Assam was that of the?
Explanation:
The Varman (or Barman) dynasty, founded by Pushyavarman around 350 CE, is considered the earliest historically verifiable dynasty of Assam, since its existence and rulers are confirmed through inscriptions and copper-plate land grants. Earlier dynasties such as the Danava and Naraka (Bhauma) lines are known only from mythological and Puranic traditions, without independent historical or epigraphic evidence.
Q. 6 History
The History of Assam can be divided into ___ eras?
Explanation:
Historians commonly divide the history of Assam into four broad eras: the mythological/pre-historical period (based on epic and Puranic legends), the ancient period (covering the Varman, Salastambha/Mlechchha, and Pala dynasties of Kamarupa), the medieval period (dominated by the Ahom kingdom and other regional powers), and the modern period (from British annexation in 1826 to the present).
Q. 7 History
The capital of Pragjyotisha was?
Explanation:
Pragjyotishpur served as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Pragjyotisha, and is generally identified with the area in and around modern Guwahati. It remained an important seat of power through several early dynasties before the capital later shifted to other centers such as Haruppeswara (Tezpur) under subsequent rulers.
Q. 8 History
Who was the earliest king of Pragjyotisha?
Explanation:
According to mythological tradition, Mahiranga Danava is described as the earliest king of Pragjyotisha, belonging to the legendary Danava line of rulers. His reign, like those of his immediate successors, is known only through Puranic and epic references rather than any archaeological or inscriptional evidence.
Q. 9 History
What was the Dynasty of Mahiranga Danava?
Explanation:
Mahiranga Danava belonged to the Danava dynasty, the earliest ruling line of Pragjyotisha described in mythological sources. The Danavas were, in Puranic tradition, a race descended from the sage Kashyapa and his wife Danu, often associated with non-Aryan or aboriginal rulers of the region in early legend.
Q. 10 History
Who Established Danava Dynasty?
Explanation:
According to mythological accounts, Mahiranga Danava is credited with establishing the Danava dynasty, the earliest legendary ruling line of Pragjyotisha. He is described as the first in a succession of kings belonging to this line, which continued until it was ended by Narakasura.
Q. 11 History
The word 'Mahiranga' is derived from which Sanskrit word?
Explanation:
SKIPPED — the claimed Sanskrit derivation for the name "Mahiranga" could not be verified from reliable sources, so no factual explanation is provided for this item.
Q. 12 History
Who was the last King of Danava Dynasty?
Explanation:
Ghatakasura is described in mythological accounts as the last ruler of the Danava dynasty of Pragjyotisha. His defeat and death at the hands of Narakasura marked the end of the Danava line and the beginning of the Bhauma (Naraka) dynasty in the region's legendary history.
Q. 13 History
Ghatakasura was killed by which king?
Explanation:
Mythological tradition holds that Narakasura defeated and killed Ghatakasura, the last king of the Danava dynasty, and subsequently established his own rule over Pragjyotisha, founding what came to be known as the Bhauma or Naraka dynasty.
Q. 14 History
Ghatakasura was the ruler of ___?
Explanation:
According to tradition, Ghatakasura ruled over the Kirat people, an ancient tribal group associated with the hills and forested tracts of the eastern Himalayan region, including parts of present-day Assam and neighbouring areas. The Kirats are frequently mentioned in early Sanskrit literature as inhabitants of the northeastern frontier.
Q. 15 History
According to Ramayana, Amurtyaraja was the founder of the kingdom of?
Explanation:
SKIPPED — the reference to "Amurtyaraja" as founder of a kingdom in the Ramayana could not be reliably verified against standard textual sources, so no factual explanation is provided for this item.
Q. 16 History
Who fought in the battle of Kurukshetra on the side of Kauravas?
Explanation:
Bhagadatta, the king of Pragjyotisha and son of Narakasura, fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war at Kurukshetra, leading a large force that reportedly included war elephants. Ghatotkacha, by contrast, fought for the Pandavas, making Bhagadatta the correct answer among the options given.
Q. 17 History
Who was Bhagadutta?
Explanation:
Bhagadatta was the son of Narakasura and succeeded him as king of Kamarupa/Pragjyotisha. In the Mahabharata, he is portrayed as a powerful and loyal ally of the Kauravas, commanding elephant forces at the battle of Kurukshetra, where he was eventually killed by Arjuna.
Q. 18 History
Who was Ghatotkacha?
Explanation:
Ghatotkacha was the son of Bhima, one of the five Pandava brothers, and the Rakshasi princess Hidimba, whom Bhima married during the Pandavas' forest exile. Known for his immense strength and shape-shifting abilities, Ghatotkacha fought valiantly for the Pandavas and was killed by Karna during the battle of Kurukshetra.
Q. 19 History
The earliest rulers of Pragiyotisha belonged to the ______ ?
Explanation:
According to mythological tradition, the earliest rulers of Pragjyotisha belonged to the Danava dynasty, beginning with Mahiranga Danava. This line predates the later Bhauma (Naraka) dynasty and the historically attested Varman dynasty, and is known only through Puranic legend.
Q. 20 History
Who was the founder of the Bhauma Naraka line?
Explanation:
Narakasura is credited in mythological tradition with founding the Bhauma dynasty (also called the Naraka dynasty) of Pragjyotisha, after defeating Ghatakasura, the last Danava king. Narakasura is a prominent figure in Puranic literature, said to be the son of the earth goddess Bhumi (Dharitri) and Vishnu in his Varaha (boar) incarnation.