The correct answer is: A. Suhungmung
Suhungmung was the first Ahom monarch to assume the Hindu title of ‘Swarganarayan’. He was the 13th Ahom king, who ruled from 1603 to 1641. He was a powerful and successful ruler, who expanded the Ahom kingdom to its greatest extent. He was also a devout Hindu, and he adopted the Hindu title of ‘Swarganarayan’, which means ‘Lord of Heaven’.
Suhungmung was born in 1552, the son of the Ahom king Pratap Singha. He ascended to the throne in 1603, after the death of his father. He was a capable and intelligent ruler, and he quickly established his authority over the Ahom kingdom. He expanded the kingdom’s territory by conquering new lands to the south and west. He also built a number of new forts and temples, and he promoted the development of agriculture and trade.
Suhungmung was a devout Hindu, and he adopted the Hindu title of ‘Swarganarayan’, which means ‘Lord of Heaven’. He also built a number of Hindu temples, including the famous Rang Ghar temple in Guwahati.
Suhungmung died in 1641, after a long and successful reign. He was succeeded by his son, Pratap Singha.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Jayadhwaj Singha was the 14th Ahom king, who ruled from 1641 to 1644. He was the son of Suhungmung.
- Siva Singha was the 15th Ahom king, who ruled from 1644 to 1663. He was the son of Jayadhwaj Singha.
- Pratap Singna was the 16th Ahom king, who ruled from 1663 to 1671. He was the son of Siva Singha.