Borphukan was one of the five patra mantris (councillors) in the Ahom kingdom, a position that was created by the Ahom kingPrataap Singha. The position included both executive and judicial powers, with jurisdiction of the Ahom kingdom west of Kaliabor river. This position was particularly important and powerful because of its distance from the Ahom capital, giving it a semblance of independence. The region to the east of Kaliabor is governed by the Borbarua. The Ahoms ruled parts of present-day Assam (in India) for nearly 600 years: from 1228 to 1826. ... The Ahom Dynasty ruled parts of Assam for nearly 600 years, from the thirteenth century to the nineteenth century. ...
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