List of Ahom Kings and their Nicknames
The Ahom dynasty ruled over Assam for nearly 600 years. The six century long rule was glorious because Assam witnessed many battles in which the Ahoms fought bravely and were victorious most of the times. This period was also important from the architectural point of view as many buildings, temples, roads etc were constructed as well.
The Ahom kingdom was established by Sukapha, prince of Mong Mao who had reached Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains. After ruling over Assam for nearly 600 years the Ahoms ceased to rule with the Burmese invasion. Later on the dynasty was annexed by the British East India Company after the Treaty of Yandabo on 24th February, 1826.
The Ahom kings were called Swargadeo in Assamese. A total of 41 Ahom kings ruled over Assam and many of them had a nickname.
List of Ahom Kings and their Nicknames
Below, we have provided information about those Ahom kings who also had a nickname. The reason why they carried the nickname is also given in brief.
| Name of the Ahom King | Nickname / Other Name | Remarks |
| Sudangpha (1397–1407) | Bamuni Konwar | Sudangpha was known as ‘Bamuni Konwar’ or ‘Brahman Prince’ because he was brought up by a Brahmin |
| Suhungmung (1497–1539) | Dihingia Raja | Ahom Swargadeo Suhungmung got the title ‘Dihingia Raja’ because he made the capital of the Ahom kingdom at Bakata in Sivasagar which is situated near Dihing river. |
| Suklenmung (1539–1552) | Garhgaya Raja | Suklenmung was known as ‘Garhgaya Raja’ because he established his capital at Garhgaon . |
| Sukhampha (1552–1603) | Khora Raja | Sukhampha was very fond of sports. Once, he fell off an elephant causing injury and gave him a limp. This is why he was also known as ‘Khora Raja’. |
| Susenghpha (1603–1641) | Burha Raja | Ahom Swargadeo Susenghpha ascended the throne at an old age. This is why he was also known as ‘Burha Raja’ or ‘Old King’. |
| Buddhi Swarganarayan | Susenghpha was also known as ‘Buddhi Swarganarayan’ because of his ability to organize, political skills, and wisdom. | |
| Surampha (1641–1644) | Bhaga Raja | Surampha was known as ‘Bhaga Raja’ because of his moral disposition, which was severely lacking. |
| Sutingpha (1644–1648) | Noriya Raja | Sutingpha was known as ‘Noriya Raja’ or ‘Sick King’ due to his poor health. |
| Kekora Raja | Swargadeo Sutingpha was known as ‘Kekora Raja’ or ‘Crooked King’ because he suffered from the curvature of the spine. | |
| Sutamla (1648–1663) | Bhagania Raja | During the reign of Swargadeo Sutamla, Mir Jumla II invaded and occupied his capital Garhgaon. Due to this reason the Ahom king had to retreat to the Namrup area. Because of this flight Sutamla is also known as ‘Bhagania Raja’ or ‘Fugitive King’. |
| Suhung (1674–1675) | Samaguria Raja | King Suhung was known as ‘Samuguria Raja’ because he belonged to the Samuguria branch of the Ahom dynasty. |
| Sudoipha (1677–1679) | Parvatia Raja | Sudoipha was known as ‘Parvatia Raja’ owing to the fact that his residence was at ‘Charaideo Parvat’ (In Assamese, its literal meaning is mountain or hill) |
| Sulikpha (1679–1681) | Lora Raja | Sulikpha was known as ‘Lora Raja’ or ‘Boy King’ due to the reason that he was very young when he became king. |
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