MCQ 1. Which of the following statements regarding the Mughal strategy at the Battle of Saraighat are correct??
1. They attempted a frontal naval attack through the main channel.
2. They used riverine artillery mounted on boats.
3. They planned a diversionary attack at Amingaon.
All are correct descriptions of Mughal tactics, although ultimately unsuccessful.
MCQ 2. Consider the following statements about Lachit Diwas:
1. It was first celebrated formally at the national level in 2022.
2. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan.
3. The Government of India issues a Lachit Gold Medal annually for national bravery.
Which are correct?
• ✔️ Statement 1: True (India’s first nationwide celebration was 2022).
• ❌ Statement 2: It commemorates his death anniversary (24 Nov), not birth.
• ❌ Statement 3: The Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal is awarded by National Defence Academy (NDA) to best cadet — not Govt of India & not for bravery.
MCQ 3. The Ahom military system depended primarily on which of the following features?
1. Paik system
2. Riverine naval units
3. Mercenary armies
Select the correct answer:
Ahoms relied on Paiks (citizen-soldiers) and strong river navy, not mercenaries.
MCQ 4. Which of the following were reasons for the Mughal failure at Saraighat?
1. Disease and supply shortages
2. Inability to manoeuvre large ships on Brahmaputra
3. Lack of local support
Select the correct answer:
All three reasons contributed to Mughal defeat.
MCQ 5. Which of the following Buranjis (chronicles) provide accounts of the Battle of Saraighat?
1. Padshah Buranji
2. Kamarupa Buranji
3. Assam Buranji
Select the correct answer:
• ✔️ Padshah Buranji → Mughal-Ahom relations; mentions Saraighat.
• ✔️ Assam Buranji → Ahom chronicles including Lachit’s campaigns.
• ❌ Kamarupa Buranji is older and not directly related to Saraighat.
MCQ 6. Consider the following statements regarding the Ahom Paik system:
1. A Paik was required to perform military service for the full year.
2. Paiks were grouped into squads called ‘Goths’.
3. The Paik system declined after the Moamoriya rebellion.
Select the correct answer:
• ❌ Statement 1 is wrong.- Service was rotational, not year-long. One Paik served while 3 rested.
• ✔️ Statement 2 is correct. - Basic unit = Goth (4 paiks).
• ✔️ Statement 3 is correct. - Moamoriya rebellion (1769–1805) damaged the Paik system.
MCQ 7. With reference to the Ahom Kingdom, consider the following statements:
1. Borphukan was responsible for the administration of Lower Assam.
2. Borbarua controlled the judiciary and intelligence in Upper Assam.
3. Both offices were hereditary.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• ✔️ Statement 1: True — Borphukan = Viceroy of Western/Lord of Lower Assam.
• ✔️ Statement 2: True — Borbarua was powerful: police, judiciary, espionage.
• ❌ Statement 3: False — These offices were not hereditary, unlike some Gohain titles.
MCQ 8. Consider the following statements about Lachit Borphukan:
1. He belonged to the Doloi clan of Ahom nobility.
2. He was appointed by Swargadeo Udayaditya Singha.
3. His military base during Saraighat was at Kaliabor.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
• ❌ Statement 1: He belonged to the Lahkar clan, not Doloi.
• ✔️ Statement 2: He was appointed Borphukan by Udayaditya Singha.
• ❌ Statement 3: His war headquarters were at Guwahati, not Kaliabor.
MCQ 9. In the context of Ahom military organization, which of the following is correct?
• Ahoms did not maintain a full standing army; they used citizen soldiers (Paiks).
• Their cavalry was weak; elephants were war animals, not ceremonial.
MCQ 10. Which of the following Buranjis contains accounts of Ahom–Mughal diplomacy??
1. Padshah Buranji
2. Kamarupa Buranji
3. Ahom Buranji
Select the correct answer:
• ✔️ Ram Singh I led Mughal army.
• ✔️ Fire-rafts (Songit Konwar Barua’s tactic) destroyed Mughal boats.
• ❌ No treaty: It was an Ahom victory, Mughals retreated.