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Who founded the first permanent Ahom kingdom in Assam?

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Map highlighting the state of Assam in northeastern India, shaded in orange, with its capital Dispur marked. Assam is shown bordering Bhutan and Bangladesh, with surrounding countries and Indian states labeled for context. A small inset globe in the corner indicates Assam's location within Asia.
Assam

The first permanent Ahom kingdom in Assam was founded by the prince Chau-lung Siu-ka-pha (also known as Sukapha). After crossing the Patkai Range from Myanmar in 1228 CE and conquering local chieftains, he established the kingdom at Charaideo, near present-day Sivasagar, in 1253 CE.1