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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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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: C

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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