Assam GK Topic

Who Introduced The Posa System In Assam?

The Posa system was introduced in Assam during the rule of the Ahom kings, primarily under the reign of King Pratap Singha (1603–1641 AD). It was implemented as a military and revenue-sharing system to maintain the frontier regions of the kingdom, particularly in areas inhabited by tribal and hill communities.

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Detailed Notes

What Was the Posa System?

The Posa system allowed hill chiefs and frontier tribes (such as the Nagas, Kukis, Daflas, etc.) to receive fixed grants (posa) — usually in kind (like rice, cattle, or labor) — from local Assamese peasants or villages.
In return, these tribal chiefs provided military assistance and guarded the borders of the Ahom kingdom.
It was a mutual arrangement to maintain peace and defense in strategically sensitive zones.