How many maidams are there in Charaideo?
The actual number of Maidam were more than 150 but only 30 Maidams are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and Assam State Archaeology Department, and the remaining Maidams are unprotected.
What is Ahom maidams?
A maidam is a tumulus of the royalty and aristocracy of the medieval Ahom Kingdom (1228-1826) in Assam. The royal maidams are found exclusively at Charaideo; whereas other maidams are found scattered in the region between Jorhat and Dibrugarh towns. Structurally, a maidam consists of vaults with one or more chambers.
Why is Charaideo famous for?
Charaideo was the capital of the Ahom dynasty which was built by a person named Sukhapa. It is located at about a distance of 28 kms from Sibsagar. This place is commonly called as ‘Pyramids of Assam. ‘ It is situated at the foothills of Nagaland.
What is the meaning of Charaideo?
a shining town situated on a hill top
The word Charaideo has been derived from three Tai Ahom words, Che-Rai-Doi. Che means City or Town, Rai means Shine or Dazzle and Doi means Hill or Mountain. In short, Charaideo means, “a shining town situated on a hill top.”
What is the first capital of Assam?
| Dispur | |
|---|---|
| State | Assam |
| Region | Western Assam |
| District | Kamrup Metropolitan |
| Government |
What is the capital of Ahom?
Jorhat
Charaideo
Ahom kingdom/Capitals
When was Charaideo built?
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 called Bhoga Roja?
Suramphaa
Suramphaa (1641–1644) was a king of the Ahom kingdom. Due to his moral disposition, which was severely lacking, he is referred to as the bhoga roja in the Buranjis.
Who made Charaideo?
Ahom king Chaolung Sukaphaa
Charaideo was established by the first Ahom king Chaolung Sukaphaa. The name Charaideo originated from Tai-Ahom word Che Rai Doi or Doi Che Rai which means the shining city on the hills. The Che-Rai-Doi Assamised into Charaideo or Charai-khorong.
Who is the father of Assam?
Bhattadeva (1558–1638)(অসমীয়া: বৈকুণ্ঠনাথ ভাগৱত ভট্টাচাৰ্য), (Baikunthanatha Bhagavata Bhattacharya) is acknowledged as the father of Assamese prose….Bhattadeva.
| Baikunthanatha Bhagavata Bhattacharya | |
|---|---|
| Pen name | Bhattadeva |
| Occupation | Litterateur |
| Language | Assamese language of Early Assamese |
| Nationality | Indian |
Who invented Assam?
Uddhab Bharali (born 7 April 1962) is an Indian inventor from the Lakhimpur district of Assam. Bharali is credited with more than 160 innovations, starting from the late 1980s. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri….Uddhab Bharali.
| Uddhab Kumar Bharali | |
|---|---|
| Fields | Physics , Technology |
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.