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September 10, 2025

The Ahom-Hill Relation: An Analysis With Special Reference With Posa System

Key Points

The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for over 600 years and established policies to manage relations with hill tribes.
The successful Posa system aimed to maintain strong economic ties and livelihoods for both the Ahom rulers and the hill tribes.
The imposition of taxes and establishment of Duars facilitated interaction and support between the Ahoms and neighboring tribes.
The relationship fostered by the Ahom policies allowed for long-term stability in the region during their rule.

Abstract

Before the coming of British East Indian Company to Assam, the Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for long 600 years. They adopted a special policy towards the neighboring hill tribes. The hill tribes were depended on Assam for their livelihood. the Ahom rulers established “Duars” khats for entry and imposed taxes on hill tribes. The Ahom rulers started “Posa” system to maintaining relation with hill tribes. The policy was very successful to maintain good relation with them.

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Raouf Ahmed (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1e25b54b1d3bfb60ffdf7 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v7.i10.2019.6258

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