As a great patron of Shakta Hinduism, an Ahom king built the Umananda Temple on Peacock Island of Guwahati around 1694 AD. Who was he?
(A) Gadadhar Singha
(B) Siva Singha
(C) Rudra Singha
(D) Rajeswar Singha
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Gadadhar Singha
Explanation:
- Gadadhar Singha was an Ahom king known for reviving Hinduism and supporting Shakta traditions.
- He built the Umananda Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva) on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati around 1694 AD.
- The temple is an important religious and cultural site and reflects the Ahom dynasty’s syncretic patronage of Hinduism.
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