The history of the Ahom Kingdom, and Northeast India more broadly, is often neglected. In fact, most people don't know that the Ahom was actually a Southeast Asian (Tai) power for most of its history, with close ties to its homeland in modern-day Yunnan.

In this video, we aim to cover in brief the story of the Ahom, from their original migration into India, to their conflicts with the Mughals, and much, much more.