British Imperialism and Assam

 

1. Which cult of Hinduism have got a new lease of life from the time of Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha in the middle of 18 th century?

Ans: The shakta cult.

2. During whose region , the custom of cremating dead bodies begun?

Ans: During the time of Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha.

3. During whose region, the traditional customs of the Deodhanis was given up?

Ans: During the time of Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha.

4. During whose region , Hindu rituals were introduced in worship?

Ans:During the time of Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha.

5.In whose court, there was a controversial officer called Kirti Chandra Borbaruah?

Ans: In Lakshmi Singha's court.

6. Who was a strict follower of shakta cult?

Ans: Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha.

7. What led to the first rebellion of the Moamoriyas?

Ans:  In Lakhmi Singha's court, there was a controversial officer called Kirti chandra Borbaruah. Lakshmi Singha was a strict follower of shakta cult. One day, Borbaruah insulted a Moamoriya Mahanta before the king himself. This is believed to have led to the first rebellion of the Moamoriyas. 

       In the beginning, the Moamoriyas had defeated the king but later they were suppressed by the king's forces. Swargadeo Lakhmi Singha died soon after this rebellion.

8.Who became the king, after the death of Lakshmi Singha?

Ans: Gaurinath Singha.

9. Name the Swargadeo who was completely against the Moamoriyas.

Ans: Gaurinath Singha.

10. When did the Moamoriyas suddenly attacked the Ahom capital Gargaon?

Ans: In 1782 AD.

11. Write a short note on the Second Moamoriya Rebellion.

Ans: After the death of Lakhmi Singha, Gaurinath Singha became the king. This Swargadeo was completely against the Moamoriyas. Meanwhile, the Moamoriyas too were waiting for a chance to avenge their first defeat. In 1782 A.D. the Moamoriyas, suddenly attacked the Ahom capital Gargaon one night. Swargadeo Gaurinath Singha was able to save his life by escaping to Rangpur. The rebels created havoc and butchered anyone who came their way. The Ahom forces however, held out against the Moamoriyas from Rangpur under the command of Ghanashyam Borbaruah. At the death of Borbaruah, his son Purnananda became the Burhagohain. Purnananda was successful in suppressing the second Moamoriya rebellion.

12. When did the Moamoriyas rose in rebellion for the third time?

Ans: In 1786 AD. 

13. Which Ahom official had shifted the capital from Rangpur to Jorhat?

Ans: Purnananda Burhagohain.

14. Which Swargadeo had begged Lord Cornwallis ' help?

Ans: Gaurinath Singha.

15. Who sent Captain Welsh to Assam and when?

Ans: Lord Cornwallis.

16. Name the place where Gaurinath Singha met Captain Welsh?

Ans: At Nagarbera.

17. Who was Krishnanarayan?

Ans: Krishnanarayan was a Darrangi king.

18. When did the Captain Welsh returned home to England?

Ans: In 1794 AD.

19.Write about Captain Welsh.

Ans: Captain Welsh was not only a good soldier and officer but also a good writer. He has written a valuable account of Assam's administration, society and economy. This account is regarded as important material in writing Assam history. Welsh described Guwahati as a secure and populated city. Similarly, he described Rangpur as a big city with a boundary of 20 miles. Assam was rich in natural resources and agriculture. Assam also did trade with Bengal. Welsh has also written in detail on the paik system and the aristocracy.

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