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rebels made a bold attack on the dual capitals, eventually, they were repulsed by the royalist and the monarchy promulgated an indiscriminate massacre of all the Moamorias, which led to widespread depopulation, and the economy was on the verge of collapse. Four years of stability were marked by this massacre. The reassembled rebels raised their banner of rebellion from the north of
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considering the situations and indirect responsibility of the
British government, order were issued for the despatch of a contingent of troops under the command of Captain Welsh. The small expeditionary force under Captain Welsh showed great effectiveness in suppressing many rebellious activities, he
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and finally captured it on 18 March 1794. Welsh received orders of his recallment on 21 April. The process of complete submission of the
Moamorias was only waiting, King Gaurinath aware of the dangers awaiting after the recallment of British troops, requested the Governor-General to let Welsh remain
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concludes him as the most incompetent, bloodthirsty and cowardly of Ahom kings. Gaurinath Singha was quite young at the time of his accession and inexperienced, this factor was quite exploited and he became a puppet in the hands of his ministers. The people had hitherto enjoyed a fair measure of
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Lokenath Gohain after the death of Lakshmi Singha, ascended to the throne in 1780 and assumed the Hindu name of
Gaurinath Singha and Ahom name of Suhitpangphaa. His first act as king was the mutilation of various ex-Ahom princes, to secure his post. In April 1782, the Moamoria
866: who reigned from 1780–1794. His reign is marked by the rise of the Moamoria rebellion and the decentralization of Ahom power. He was forced to flee from his capital owing to the rebels, he is characterized as weak, incapable, and a cruel ruler whenever intoxicated with
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Gaurinath Singha is usually regarded as a weak ruler. In a contemporary
British document it is stated: "The Assam Raja was a very weak man on whom no dependence could be placed, he is generally intoxicated with
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and, when sober, totally incapable of all business, which was transacted by his ministers. This men were devoid of honesty, inimical to their master and rapacious to the country." Sir
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territories, were repeatedly reported by the frontier officers to
British officials. After having received reports of depredations by the
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or mercenary soldiers who belonged to all castes and religions, roamed free and perpetrated atrocious crimes upon the defenseless
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territories. Meanwhile, Gaurinath tried to come in terms with
Krishnanaryan by granting him his right, but was prevented by the
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happiness and prosperity but during his reign, they were plunged into the depths of misery and despair.
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