The Ahoms Political Policy Towards the Neighbouring Hill Tribes: With Special Reference to the Nagas.

With the advent of the Ahom Kingdom in the first half of thirteenth century, the political scenario of the entire Brahmaputra valley underwent a significant transformation. The small, petty kingdom ruled by mostly traditional chief came under the suzerainty of the Ahom dynasty. Various tribal groups living in the surrounding hills to the north, east and south acknowledged the authority of the rising Ahom sovereignty. Numerous ethnic tribes such as the Akas, Daflas, Miris, Abors, Mishmis, Mikirs, Garos,Jayantiyas, Khasis, Nagas, Singphos etc., enriched the entire region with their unique cultures, languages, customs, and rituals since time immemorial. Among the tribes, the Nagas became significant due to their strategic location and indomitable courage. Amidst of this atmosphere, the Ahoms, through their vibrant efforts, founded the Ahom kingdom by adopting different effective approach in in various situations and periods, which lasted for around six hundred years. This paper aims to study the process, policies and tactics used towards the neighbouring hill tribes in establishing their powerful Ahom kingdom, with special reference to the Naga tribes.