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Which regional kingdom in the Brahmaputra valley successfully defended its independence against successive Mughal invasions, culminating in the historic naval Battle of Saraighat in 1671?
A. Ahom Kingdom✓ Correct Answer
B. Kamarupa Kingdom
C. Chutia Kingdom
D. Koch Kingdom
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Ahom Kingdom, under the brilliant generalship of Lachit Borphukan, successfully repulsed the Mughal imperial forces led by Ram Singh at the Battle of Saraighat on the Brahmaputra river. This decisive victory preserved the sovereignty of Assam and halted Mughal expansion into Northeast India. The Kamarupa kingdom flourished in earlier ancient centuries, while the Chutia and Koch kingdoms had distinct political trajectories before the consolidation of Ahom power. Riverine warfare tactics played a pivotal role in Ahom military success.
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