Question 1088

Who was the Mughal general who conquered the northeastern parts like Assam, Chittagong?

Answer

Mir Jumla

Why?

The Mughal general who conquered the northeastern parts like Assam, Chittagong was Mir Jumla. Key Points Mir Jumla was a prominent subedar of Bengal under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb . In 1662, the Mughals under Mir Jumla attacked the Ahom kingdom . The Ahom Kingdom was a late medieval kingdom established in 1228 in the Brahmaputra Valley in Assam. It consisted of northeastern parts like Assam, Chittagong etc. Despite their brave defence, the Ahoms were defeated . But direct Mughal control over the region could not last long. Mir Jumla died in 1663 AD , when he was returning back to Dacca. Hence, the correct answer is - Mir Jumla.