The Paik System in Medieval Assam: A Study of Its Evolution and Impact under the Ahom Dynasty

Author(s)	Mr. Raja Doley
Country	India
Abstract	Abstract: The Ahom dynasty, which ruled for nearly 600 years during the medieval period, introduced new mechanism in cultivation practice, replacing the existing tribal mode of production, and brought significant changes in the political, social, economic, and cultural scenario of medieval Assam. The introduction Paik system and its effective enforcement changed the social pattern and administrative system of the state. Although this system enriched the economy of the state and enhanced the political strength of the Ahom rulers, at the same time, the common tribal people of the region were deprived of their social freedom and had to remain confined within the boundaries set by the state administration. This paper attempts to study the Paik system and analyze its evolution and impact on the tribal people and the Ahom Kingdom.
Keywords	Key words: Paik system, Ahoms, tribes, peasants, agriculture, traditional, administration.
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-18
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51455
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9t2ch

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