Recently we have started to know about Mauryan, Kushan, Gupta, Varadhana, Maratha and Peshwa Dynasty. This took more than 70 years for the people of India to know about this dynasties. But do we really know about our history? Our rulers? Well some can, but not in majority. Same issue raised by PM Narendra Modi when the government paid tributes of Lachit Barphukan, the 17th century general of Ahom Kingdom who defeated the Mughals. He said India’s history was distorted deliberately. Let’s just dive into brief details of ahom dynasty.
The Ahom dynasty (1228u20131826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China).The king could be appointed only with the concurrence of the patra mantris (council of ministersu2014Burhagohain, Borgohain, Borpatrogohain, Borbarua and Borphukan).The ministers could remove unacceptable kings, and it used to involve executing the erstwhile king.The importance of the queens can be seen is that many of them are named on coins.The historical war with Mughals :In the reign of Jaydhvaj Singh, a post-war treaty was concluded in 1663. Jaydhvaj Singh was succeeded by Chakradhwaj Singh, and with his accession commenced a new era in the Ahom-Mughal conflicts. In 1667, the Ahom army under the leadership of Lachit Barphukan reclaimed Gauhati from Mughals.Then a strong army under the leadership of Raja Ram Singh of Amber to re-establish Mughal prestige in North East. Ram Singh with his mighty army reached the frontiers in 1669. A long and fierce battle ensued in which after receiving few setbacks, Ahoms emerged victorious. This battle is known as u2018Battle of Saraighatu2019.In 1826 with the advent of British rule in Assam, the 600 years long glorious rule of Ahoms came to an end. The dynasty ruled for almost 600 years this shows their war capabilities, well maintained troops and sustainable economy.This is the history of India which will make every Indian proud of their ancestors capabilities and intelligence.Comment your thoughts below.
