Assam History - General Knowledge Questions and Answers | Page-19

Answer: Option [A]

The Silsako stone bridge of North Guwahati destroyed due to earthquake in the year 1897. Also, historically the bridge holds huge importance for the people of Assam as several invaders including Muhammed Bin Bukhtiyar used the Silsako Bridge to enter and invade the Kamrup town in modern Day Assam. The historical bridge was destroyed in a horrid earthquake that rattled Assam in 1897.

Answer: Option [B]

The name of the first Barbarua of Ahom kingdom was Momai Tamuli. The name of the first Barbarua of Ahom kingdom was Momai Tamuli

Answer: Option [C]

The Sutiya Kingdom was founded by Birpal. The founder of the medieval greater Sutiya kingdom was Birpal who claimed descent from a legendary king named Bhirmukka and reigned in 1189.

Answer: Option [B]

The first local man from Mech tribe to accept Islam during the invitation Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji Ali Mech. Ali Mech was a tribal chief in the 13th century CE, in the region of present-day Assam belonging to Boro-Kachari sub tribe called Mech.

Answer: Option [D]

The temple of Tamreswari Mai was dedicated to the goddess Tamreswari. The temple was dedicated to Kechaikhati, a primordial female tribal deity of the Chutiyas later Sankritised as Tamreswari. Kechaikhaiti (kechai means raw and khaiti means eat), is assume to be a powerful tribal deity commonly found among other Bodo-Kachari groups.