The correct answer is: b) Ahom Kingdom
The Ahom Kingdom was a powerful kingdom that existed in the Brahmaputra Valley in northeastern India from the 13th to the 19th centuries. The Ahoms were originally from Tibet and migrated to Assam in the 13th century. They established a kingdom that was based on military power and expansion. The Ahoms were able to conquer many neighboring kingdoms, including Manipur.
Manipur was a feudatory state of the Ahom Kingdom from the 16th to the 19th centuries. This means that Manipur was a vassal state of the Ahom Kingdom and was required to pay tribute to the Ahoms. The Ahoms also had a significant influence on the internal affairs of Manipur.
The Ahom Kingdom was eventually overthrown by the British in the 19th century. However, the Ahoms left a lasting legacy on Manipur. The Ahoms introduced many new ideas and technologies to Manipur, including the use of iron and steel, the cultivation of rice, and the construction of roads and bridges. The Ahoms also introduced the Meitei language, which is the official language of Manipur today.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Kangleipak (Manipur Kingdom) was a feudatory state of the Ahom Kingdom.
- The Bengal Sultanate was a Muslim sultanate that existed in the Bengal region of eastern India from the 13th to the 16th centuries. The Bengal Sultanate did not have any significant influence over Manipur.
- The Mughal Empire was a Muslim empire that existed in the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The Mughal Empire did not have any significant influence over Manipur.