The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
The Ahoms were a Shan people who migrated from present-day Yunnan in China to Assam in the 13th century. They established a kingdom in Assam that lasted for over 600 years. The Ahoms were a powerful kingdom and they maintained tributary relationships with several princely states in the region. These princely states included Khyrim, Rani, and Dimarua.
Khyrim was a princely state located in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya. The Ahoms had a tributary relationship with Khyrim from the 16th century until the 19th century. The Ahoms would send a yearly tribute to the king of Khyrim in exchange for his loyalty and support.
Rani was a princely state located in the Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya. The Ahoms had a tributary relationship with Rani from the 17th century until the 19th century. The Ahoms would send a yearly tribute to the king of Rani in exchange for his loyalty and support.
Dimarau was a princely state located in the present-day Dima Hasao district of Assam. The Ahoms had a tributary relationship with Dimarua from the 16th century until the 19th century. The Ahoms would send a yearly tribute to the king of Dimarua in exchange for his loyalty and support.
The Ahoms maintained tributary relationships with these princely states in order to secure their borders and to ensure the flow of goods and services. The Ahoms also used these relationships to expand their influence in the region.