Assam GK Topic

Who Wrote The Ahom Buranji?

The Ahom Buranji is a historical chronicle that was originally written by Ahom royal scribes in the Ahom language to document the political, administrative, and military history of the Ahom kingdom. However, the most prominent and widely recognized Assamese version of the Buranji was compiled by Srinath Duara Borbarua.

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Detailed Notes

Srinath Duara Borbarua, a high-ranking noble in the Ahom court during the 18th century, was entrusted with translating and compiling these records in the Assamese language. His work significantly helped in preserving the legacy of the Ahom dynasty and made these chronicles accessible to future generations.

Key Points:

  • Srinath Duara Borbarua is credited with compiling the Assamese version of the Ahom Buranji.

  • Buranjis were official royal chronicles of the Ahom rulers.

  • Originally written in Ahom language, later translated into Assamese.

  • It records over six centuries of Ahom rule in Assam (1228–1826).