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Why is Charaideo famous for?
Even though the capital moved to other places over the course of the 600 years of rule, Charaideo remained the symbol of Ahom power. It is now known for its collection of maidams, tumuli or burial mounds of the Ahom kings and Ahom royalty.
Who built Charaideo?
The site of Charaideo was the capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253. The Maidams (tumulus) of the Ahom kings and queens at Charaideo hillocks resemble the shape of small pyramids. The site has had some archaeological works but also has suffered from robbers.
Who is the first Ahom king?
Siu-ka-pha
Siu-ka-pha was the first Ahom king in Assam. The Ahoms were given stiff resistance by the Kacharis who dominated eastern Assam.
What is the old name of Dispur?
Shillong
The capital of Assam was formerly Shillong (now the capital of Meghalaya), and later shifted to Dispur, a suburb of Guwahati, in 1972.
Why is sivasagar famous for?
It is well known for its Ahom palaces and monuments. Sivasagar today is also an important centre for the tea and oil industries. > Sivasagar, formerly known as Rangpur, was the capital of the Ahom Kingdom from 1699 to 1788.
Who was the last Ahom king?
Purandar Singha
Purandar Singha (1818–19, 1833–1838) was the last king of Ahom kingdom in Assam. He was installed as king twice. The first time, he was installed by Ruchinath Burhagohain in 1818 CE, after the latter deposed Chandrakanta Singha from the throne.
Why is Dispur capital of Assam?
Assam Capital Earlier the capital of Assam was Shillong and after Meghalaya attained statehood and Shillong became the capital of Meghalaya, it was decided that a new capital complex for Assam will be build in the Dispur area of Guwahati and hence Dispur was declared as the Capital of Assam.
Is Ahom a Hindu?
In the 1931 survey, all Ahoms listed Hinduism as their religion. Nevertheless, since the 1960s and 1970s due to an Ahom revivalism movement, as well as efforts from scholars, many of the older practices of the Ahom religion are being resurrected.