A History of Assam c11.85

c11.85

In the same year occurred the first Muhammadan invasion recorded in Ahom history. The name of the Mussalman commander is not given, but he is called the great Vazir.* The Ahoms attacked his army in front and on both flanks and defeated it. They carried the pursuit as far as the Burai river and captured forty horses and from twenty to forty cannon. On hearing of the victory, Suhungmung proceeded to Salā and sent a force to take possession of Duimunisila. A fort was constructed at the mouth of the Burai river and a detachment was posted at Phulbāri. After making these dispositions the king returned to his capital. In 1529 he again went to Salā, whence he despatched filibustering expeditions down the Kallang and up the Bharali. The slaves and booty taken in these forays were made over to the king who, after leaving a guard at Nārāyanpur, returned to Dihing. At the close of the year, the Chutiyas again revolted, but they were defeated in various engagements on the Chandangiri and Dangthang hills, and on the banks of the Brahmaputra, Dibong and Kundil rivers.