Suhenphaa was the king of Ahom kingdom from 1488 CE to 1493 CE.
11 Facts About Suhenphaa
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Suhenphaa's reign was characterized by the expansion of Ahom kingdom which resulted in conflicts with the Nagas and with the Kachari kingdom.
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Suhenphaa was successful in the military actions against the Nagas, while in case of Kacharis, he suffered defeat and had to sue for peace with the Kacharis.
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When Susenphaa died in 1488 CE, Suhenphaa succeeded him as the king of Ahom kingdom.
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Suhenphaa's head was taken by the Tangsu Nagas to their native villages as prize of battle.
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Suhenphaa immediately ordered fresh recruitment of soldiers and after gathering a huge army, he dispatched the newly appointed Nangraang Borgohain against the Tangsu Nagas.
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Nangraang Borgohain brought several Naga prisoners as a symbol of his victory and after obtaining permission from Suhenphaa, settled them in different parts of the Ahom kingdom.
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Suhenphaa desired to expand his kingdom towards downstream of Brahmaputra river.
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Suhenphaa decided to use force, and ordered one Ahom officer Chelaoseng Neog to construct a fortification at Tongsu within Kachari territory.
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When Suhenphaa came to inspect the progress of the work, Lantaruban stabbed the king to death with the spear.
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Suhenphaa's reign showed the continuation of the policy of expansion of Ahom kingdom.