International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

A Study of Markets, Trade Routes, and Currency under the Ahom Government.

Abstract The economic activities of the Ahom kingdom were evident through its establishment and regulation of hats (small markets), trade routes, chaukies (outposts) and creation of various official posts. Ahom kings such as Dihingia Raja, Pratap Singha, Gadadhar Singha, and Rudra Singha and Rajeshwar Singha established numerous towns and hats in strategic locations like Borhat, Moranhat, Rajahat and Gobha, as well as in the frontier and Duars regions. Trade articles included agricultural produce such as sugarcane, pepper, mustard seeds, ironware, and livestock. Trade was initially carried out through the barter system but was gradually replaced by the use of cowries and coinage. External trade was carried out through various river and overland routes that connected Assam with countries such as Bhutan, Tibet, and China. This paper attempts to study the trading activities, importance of towns, hats (small markets), and the currency system in medieval Assam under the administration of the Ahom government. Keywords: King, Ahoms, Hats (Markets),Trade Route, Chaukey, Currency,