History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2012 History
Which of the following States of North-East India was or were invaded by the Mughals? Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. The Dimasa
- 2. The Meitei
- 3. The Ahom
- 4. The Koch
A1 and 3
B2 only
C3 and 4 ✓ Correct
D1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: (C) 3 and 4 — The Mughals invaded the Ahom and the Koch states, so the answer is 3 and 4.
Explanation
★The Mughals invaded the Ahom and the Koch states, so the answer is 3 and 4.
★Aurangzeb sent Mir Jumla to invade both the Koch and the Ahom of the north-east.
★Mir Jumla invaded the Ahom kingdom in 1662 and forced its ruler into a treaty.
★The Ahoms, however, recovered and later defeated the Mughals at the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.
★The Dimasa and the Meitei of Manipur were not the targets of these Mughal campaigns.
★The north-east proved a difficult frontier for Mughal expansion.
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