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Q27 (IAS/2026) History & Culture › Heritage & Misc Culture Official Key

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct?
1. They acted as army fortresses.
2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles.
3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles.
4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles.
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Explanation

Moidams (or Maidams) represent the mound-burial system of the Tai-Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for about 600 years. Therefore, Statement 3 is correct, while Statements 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect.

These structures are vaulted chambers, often double-storied, entered through an arched passage, and covered by hemispherical earthen mounds. They were used to inter the deceased royals and nobles along with their belongings, attendants, and sometimes even pets, reflecting their unique funerary traditions. Because of their structure and purpose, they are often compared to the pyramids of Egypt.

Recently, the "Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty" was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the first cultural property from Northeast India to receive this prestigious recognition.

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This was a highly predictable 'Sitter' disguised as a history question. The inscription of the Moidams as India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2024 made it a prime target. If you missed this, your current affairs radar for Art & Culture is severely lacking.

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What was the primary purpose of the Moidams built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom?
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www.pib.gov.in Primary · Govt
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"The Moidams of Charaideo, which celebrate and preserve royal lineage through colossal architecture, are comparable to the pyramids of Egyptian pharaohs and royal graves in ancient China."
Why this source?
  • Identifies Moidams as the mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty.
  • States they were built to celebrate and preserve royal lineage.
  • Compares them to the pyramids of Egyptian pharaohs as royal graves.
www.unesco.org Standard ref
Presence: 5/5
"Charaideo, their first capital, became the chosen location for the royal necropolis, where the Tai-Ahom created moidams or "homes-for-spirit" for 600 years... The significance of the Moidams is further enriched by the Tai-Ahom rituals of Me-Dam-Me-Phi (ancestor worship)."
Why this source?
  • Describes the site as a royal mound burial necropolis.
  • Explains they served as 'homes-for-spirit' (Me-Dam-Me-Phi) for the deceased.
  • Links the purpose to Tai-Ahom funerary traditions and ancestor worship.
webbackend.dispurcollege.ac.in Standard ref
Presence: 4/5
Why this source?
  • Confirms the burial mounds were specifically for the royalty (kings and nobles).
  • Places the practice within the context of Ahom religious and cultural consolidation.
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