A historical people and kingdom from the Assam region of India, known for their unique script and cultural contributions.
From the Tai language family, 'Ahom' refers to the Ahom people who migrated to Assam around the 13th century. The word comes from their own language and has been adopted into English historical texts.
The Ahom kingdom created its own writing system and ruled Assam for 600 years—they're a fascinating example of how small populations can develop entirely unique civilizations with their own script that scholars are still deciphering today.
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