Moamoria rebellion

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/moamoria-rebellion

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1. What is the rebellion duration?1769 to 1805, spanning 36 years
2. What is the geographical scope?Occurred within the Ahom kingdom, present-day Assam, India
3. What was the Moamoria uprising?The Moamoria uprising was a long fight from 1769 to 1805 where a religious group called the Moamorias and some nobles challenged the Ahom king’s rule.
4. Why did the Moamoria people start fighting the Ahom king?They were upset because the king tried to limit the power of their religious schools, the Mayamara Satras, and they wanted to protect their faith and community.

Vaishnavite Mayamara Satra: A significant religious center emphasizing devotion to Vishnu, which became a focal point of dissent.
Ahom aristocracy: The ruling elite and noble families within the Ahom kingdom who sometimes aligned with or opposed the monarchy.
Borsenapati: A newly created administrative office established to govern the semi-independent Matak Rajya.