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The Ahom rulers of Assam played a crucial role in transforming the political landscape of the Brahmaputra valley during the pre-colonial period by managing relations with neighboring hill tribes. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research explores the dynamics of Ahom relations with the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh during the pre-colonial period.

February 21, 2026Open Access

Ahom Tribal Relations: With Special Reference to the Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh

Key Points

This research explores the dynamics of Ahom relations with the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh during the pre-colonial period.
Historical analysis of Ahom rule in Assam
Examination of tribal customs and languages
Assessment of political transformations in the Brahmaputra valley
The Ahom kingdom faced challenges from neighboring tribes
Political transformations impacted local governance
The need for peace and security influenced Ahom policies

Abstract

During the pre-colonial period, Assam was ruled by the Ahoms. The kingdom of Assam was bounded on the north, east and south by hills inhabited by various tribes, each with distinctive manners, customs and languages. With the advent of the Ahom kingdom in the first half of the thirteenth century, the political scenario of the entire Brahmaputra valley underwent a significant transformation. The maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the country and its protection from foreign attacks constitute the common objective of every government. But the Ahom rulers of Assam were confronted with the additional responsibility of protecting the subjects from the inroads of the tribes inhabiting the hills on the immediate borders.

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