The correct answer is: a) Scenes from epics like the Mahabharata.
Early Assamese manuscripts often depict scenes from epics like the Mahabharata. These manuscripts are typically made of palm leaves and are written in the Assamese language. The paintings in these manuscripts are often very detailed and colorful. They depict scenes from the Mahabharata, such as the battle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The paintings in these manuscripts are an important part of Assamese culture.
Option b) is incorrect because portraits of Ahom kings are not typically found in early Assamese manuscripts. Option c) is incorrect because landscapes of Assam are not typically found in early Assamese manuscripts. Option d) is incorrect because abstract geometric patterns are not typically found in early Assamese manuscripts.