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The beginning of the Ahom dynasty in eastern
Assam dates back to AD 1228. This kingdom, which
was one of the longest reigning dynasties in India,
continued till the beginning of nineteenth century.
This book discusses the reasons behind the
durability of this state. It analyses the factors that
contributed both to development of Ahom and its
eventual downfall through an examination of
technology, production and system of governance.
The author proposes a new categorisation of the
Ahom state, which he calls thepaikmode of
production. This involves examination of the specific
tools and technologies used in rice cultivation,
varieties of rice cultivated, techniques of gunpowder
manufacture, different kinds of guns and canons
manufactured, system of guerrilla warfare and extent
of civil construction. Overall the book presents a rich
account of a lesser known region in India and opens
up a new area of historical examination.
The book will interest graduate students and
academic researchers of South Asian History,
especially with a focus on northeastern part of India.
General readers interested in the history of Assam
will also find this book usefulISBN:9789382264118
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Pages : 212
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