Question 3553
Charaideo Moidams is India's nomination for UNESCO's world heritage site status in the cultural category. The site is located in which state?
Answer
Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Assam . In News Charaideo Moidams is India's nomination for UNESCO's world heritage site status in the cultural category. Key Points Site of Moidams-the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty in Charaideo district of Assam is the nomination to UNESCO. Moidams (or Maidams) represent the late medieval (13th-19th century CE) mound burial tradition of the Tai Ahoms in Assam , which lasted almost 600 years. Additional Information Ahom Dynasty: The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years . The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains. The rule of this dynasty ended with the Burmese invasion of Assam and the subsequent annexation by the British East India Company f ollowing the Treaty of Yandabo in 1826. UNESCO's World Heritage Sites : A World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by UNESCO for its special cultural or physical significance. The list of Heritage Sites is maintained by the international ' World Heritage Programme', administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.The Treaty called Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage , adopted in 1972 , is the guiding force behind this.
