The Ahom King Sukaphaa

 SUKAPHAA

- Prince of Mong Mao/ Maolung (Kingdom of Pong)

-His father was Chao Chang-Nyeu and mother was Blak Kham Sen.

-He gave his identity as son of God Khun-lung [according to Ahom legends Khun-lung and Khun-lai were the grandson of Leng Don (Lord of heaven)].

-"No two kings sit in the same throne"-said by his grandmother to him after his maternal uncle's son was born.

-Started journey in 1215 AD.

-Reached Brahmaputra Valley in1228 AD through Patkai hills and Pangsau Pass.

-He brought diamond, tusked elephant, sword Hengdang.

-Ahoms called Assam Mungdunsukham (field of golden valley)

-He got married to the daughter of local Moran King Badausa after reaching Brahmaputra Valley to make friendship.

-Built capital at Charaideo in 1253

-Created posts Borgohain and Burhagohain

-The first Borgohain- Kanangan, the first Burhagohain- Klinglumangari

-Died in 1268 AD.

-'Axom Divas/Assam Day/Sukaphaa Divas' is celebrated on 2nd December remembering Sukaphaa's arrival in Brahmaputra Valley.

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