Suteuphaa was the second king of Ahom kingdom who ruled from 1268 CE to 1281 CE.
10 Facts About Suteuphaa
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Suteuphaa succeeded his father Sukaphaa, who laid the foundation of Ahom kingdom in Assam.
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Suteuphaa's reign was characterized by the expansion of his father's kingdom.
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Suteuphaa had conflicts with the Shans or Naras of Mungkang, a Shan kingdom in Upper Burma.
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Sukhranphaa sent gifts to Suteuphaa consisting of caps made of gold and silver and two specially designed bows, congratulating his coronation as the king of Ahom kingdom.
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Suteuphaa forced the Kacharis to abandon the country which lies to the east of Dikhou river.
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Suteuphaa claimed the track east of Dikhou river as his own.
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In reply to the appeal for help made by the ruler of Mungkang, Suteuphaa stated that if the Nara king of Mungkang agrees to give his daughter in marriage with Suteuphaa, then he would send a force for the assistance of Mungkang.
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Suteuphaa was forgiven on the intercession of the other nobles.
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Suteuphaa followed the policy of expansion of his father's kingdom.