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Habung is a region [second capital of the Tai Ahom kingdom] in between Pachim Dhemaji & Dhakuakhana under undivided Dhemaji district in bank of Korha & Charikodiya rivers in Assam. The name originates in Ha-Vranga, a visaya of the Kamarupa kingdom . It also means low-lying area in the Bodo-Kachari language.

History

Chao loung sukaphaa during his search for a capital for the Ahom kingdom Sukaphaa spent some time and established his second capital here,but had to leave beacuse of heavy flood. The region was finally annexed by the Ahom king Suhungmung in 1523.it was capital of Ahom capital for some years. Presently it bears historical significance of ancient Ahom reign. A Ho phie [seng rwan ] was established in Habung by Phuralung Revivalist.

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References

  • Guha, Amalendu (1984) Pre-Ahom Roots and the Medieval State in Assam: A Reply, Social Scientist Vol 12, No. 6, p73.
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