Following the chaos of the Moamaria rebellion, King Gaurinath Singha sought help from the British East India Company. Lord Cornwallis sent Captain Thomas Welsh to restore order.
The final collapse of the Ahom kingdom was accelerated by intense rivalry between two powerful ministers.
Historical Impact: This internal feud directly led to the Burmese invasions, turning a domestic dispute into a national catastrophe.
The Burmese invaded Assam three times, leading to a period of unprecedented horror known as 'Manor Din' (The Days of the Burmese).
The Burmese rule was marked by extreme cruelty, massacres, and the destruction of the social and economic fabric of Assam. This eventually forced the British to intervene to protect their own frontiers in Bengal.
The first Anglo-Burmese War ended with the defeat of the Burmese. The Treaty of Yandabo was signed on February 24, 1826, marking the end of the Ahom era and the beginning of British rule.
| Provision | Description |
|---|---|
| Cession of Territory | Burma renounced all claims over Assam, Cachar, and Jaintia. |
| Indemnity | The Burmese government had to pay one crore rupees to the British. |
| Political | A British Resident was to be stationed at the court of Ava. |
"The Treaty of Yandabo did not technically hand over Assam to the British; however, since the Ahom monarchy had collapsed, the British East India Company assumed administrative control."
Q: Why did the Ahom kingdom fall after 600 years?
A: A combination of the Moamaria civil war, internal ministerial rivalries, the collapse of the Paik system, and the superior military might of the Burmese and British.
Q: Who invited the Burmese to Assam?
A: Badan Chandra Barphukan, in an attempt to overthrow Purnananda Buragohain.
W-B-Y: Welsh Mission (first contact), Burmese Invasions (destruction), Yandabo Treaty (colonial rule).