The Moamoria Rebellion stands as one of the most turbulent chapters in the history of the Ahom Kingdom. This revolt was led by the Moamoria sect, a group of followers of the Moamoria Sattra (also known as the Mayamara Sattra). The rebellion shook the foundations of Ahom rule in the late 18th century. It weakened the administration and military strength of the Ahom state to a great extent. The revolt occurred in multiple phases and caused widespread destruction across Upper Assam. Thousands of people lost their lives during this prolonged conflict.
The Moamoria uprising was not merely a religious movement but also had strong social and political dimensions. The Moamorias belonged largely to lower social groups who faced discrimination under the Ahom feudal system. Their resentment against the ruling class and the upper-caste dominance fueled the rebellion. The revolt eventually contributed to the decline of the Ahom dynasty and paved the way for the Burmese invasion of Assam. For aspirants preparing for competitive exams related to Assam history, a thorough knowledge of this rebellion is highly important.
30 MCQs on Moamoria Rebellion – History of Assam
1. The Moamoria Rebellion was directed against which ruling dynasty of Assam?
A) Koch dynasty
B) Kachari dynasty
C) Ahom dynasty
D) Chutiya dynasty
2. The Moamoria sect was associated with which Sattra?
A) Auniati Sattra
B) Dakhinpat Sattra
C) Mayamara Sattra
D) Kamalabari Sattra
3. Who was the founder of the Mayamara Sattra?
A) Sankardeva
B) Madhavdeva
C) Aniruddhadeva
D) Damodaradeva
4. The first phase of the Moamoria Rebellion broke out during the reign of which Ahom king?
A) Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha
B) Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha
C) Swargadeo Gaurinath Singha
D) Swargadeo Kamaleswar Singha
5. In which year did the first Moamoria Rebellion begin?
A) 1757
B) 1769
C) 1780
D) 1788
6. The Moamoria rebels primarily belonged to which social group?
A) Brahmin class
B) Ahom nobility
C) Lower castes and tribal communities
D) Muslim traders
7. Which Ahom capital was captured by the Moamoria rebels during the rebellion?
A) Garhgaon
B) Sibsagar
C) Rangpur
D) Both A and C
8. The Moamoria Rebellion lasted approximately for how many years?
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) Nearly 30 years
D) 50 years
9. Who was the Ahom king during the second phase of the Moamoria Rebellion?
A) Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha
B) Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha
C) Swargadeo Gaurinath Singha
D) Swargadeo Rudra Singha
10. The Moamoria rebels were supported by which neighboring tribal groups?
A) Nagas and Bhutias
B) Daflas and Abors
C) Khasis and Garos
D) Mataks and Kacharis
11. Which Ahom Borbarua tried to suppress the Moamoria Rebellion with force?
A) Badan Chandra Borphukan
B) Purnananda Buragohain
C) Raghunath Mahanta
D) Kuranganayani
12. The Moamoria Rebellion was primarily a revolt against which of the following?
A) British colonial rule
B) Ahom feudal oppression and social discrimination
C) Muslim invasion
D) Koch dynasty expansion
13. Captain Welsh was sent to Assam by the British to help which Ahom king?
A) Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha
B) Swargadeo Gaurinath Singha
C) Swargadeo Kamaleswar Singha
D) Swargadeo Chandrakanta Singha
14. In which year did Captain Welsh arrive in Assam?
A) 1788
B) 1792
C) 1794
D) 1800
15. Captain Welsh was sent from which British territory to assist the Ahom king?
A) Calcutta
B) Madras
C) Bombay
D) Delhi
16. What was the outcome of Captain Welsh’s intervention in Assam?
A) Complete suppression of the rebellion
B) Temporary restoration of Ahom authority
C) Permanent end of Moamoria power
D) Annexation of Assam by the British
17. The Moamoria Rebellion weakened the Ahom Kingdom and eventually led to which major event?
A) British annexation of Assam
B) Burmese invasion of Assam
C) Koch-Ahom alliance
D) Maratha invasion of Assam
18. Which Ahom noble played a major role in negotiating peace with the Moamoria rebels?
A) Maniram Dewan
B) Purnananda Buragohain
C) Badan Chandra Borphukan
D) Haradatta Chakravarty
19. The followers of the Mayamara Sattra were also known as?
A) Mahapurushiyas
B) Moamorias or Mataks
C) Damodariya sect
D) Kaal Sanghati sect
20. The Moamoria rebels established their own administration in which part of Assam?
A) Lower Assam
B) Central Assam
C) Upper Assam
D) North Bank of Brahmaputra only
21. Which treaty is associated with the British withdrawal from Assam after Captain Welsh’s expedition?
A) Treaty of Yandaboo
B) No formal treaty was signed
C) Treaty of Rangpur
D) Treaty of Guwahati
22. The Moamoria Rebellion is sometimes compared to which type of movement?
A) Nationalist movement
B) Peasant and class-based uprising
C) Religious reformation
D) Anti-colonial struggle
23. After the suppression of the rebellion, the Ahom king granted land to the Moamorias in which region?
A) Kamrup
B) Darrang
C) Matak territory in Upper Assam
D) Goalpara
24. The Moamoria Rebellion took place during which century?
A) 16th century
B) 17th century
C) 18th century
D) 19th century
25. Which Ahom king is known for finally pacifying the Moamoria rebels through a policy of conciliation?
A) Gaurinath Singha
B) Kamaleswar Singha
C) Chandrakanta Singha
D) Jogeswar Singha
26. How many major phases did the Moamoria Rebellion have?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
27. The Moamoria Rebellion is studied under which broad category of Assam history?
A) Ancient history of Assam
B) Medieval and late medieval history of Assam
C) Modern history of Assam
D) Pre-historic period of Assam
28. During the rebellion, the Moamorias captured the Ahom throne for a brief period. This happened during the reign of which king?
A) Rajeswar Singha
B) Lakshmi Singha
C) Gaurinath Singha
D) Rudra Singha
29. The Moamoria Rebellion exposed the weakness of which administrative system?
A) British colonial administration
B) Ahom paik system and feudal administration
C) Mughal provincial system
D) Koch administrative system
30. Which of the following is a long-term consequence of the Moamoria Rebellion?
A) Strengthening of Ahom military power
B) Decline of the Ahom Kingdom and its vulnerability to external invasions
C) Unification of all Assamese tribes
D) Establishment of British rule in Upper Assam immediately
Correct Answers
- C) Ahom dynasty
- C) Mayamara Sattra
- C) Aniruddhadeva
- B) Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha
- B) 1769
- C) Lower castes and tribal communities
- D) Both A and C
- C) Nearly 30 years
- C) Swargadeo Gaurinath Singha
- D) Mataks and Kacharis
- B) Purnananda Buragohain
- B) Ahom feudal oppression and social discrimination
- B) Swargadeo Gaurinath Singha
- B) 1792
- A) Calcutta
- B) Temporary restoration of Ahom authority
- B) Burmese invasion of Assam
- B) Purnananda Buragohain
- B) Moamorias or Mataks
- C) Upper Assam
- B) No formal treaty was signed
- B) Peasant and class-based uprising
- C) Matak territory in Upper Assam
- C) 18th century
- B) Kamaleswar Singha
- C) Three
- B) Medieval and late medieval history of Assam
- C) Gaurinath Singha
- B) Ahom paik system and feudal administration
- B) Decline of the Ahom Kingdom and its vulnerability to external invasions
Conclusion
The Moamoria Rebellion remains one of the most studied events in Assam’s medieval history. It brought to light the deep social inequalities that existed within the Ahom administrative framework. The revolt demonstrated how prolonged oppression of marginalized communities can lead to large-scale uprisings that destabilize even the most powerful kingdoms. The rebellion directly contributed to the weakening of the Ahom state.
For students preparing for APSC, UPSC, and other competitive examinations related to Assam history, the Moamoria Rebellion is a frequently tested topic. The MCQs presented above cover various aspects of the rebellion including its causes, leaders, phases, and consequences. Regular practice with such questions will help aspirants build a strong foundation in this area. We encourage all readers to revisit the topic through standard history textbooks for a more detailed study.