A statue of Birangana Sati Sadhani was unveiled at Bogidoul Haluwa Bhakat Gaon, Sivasagar, using the Chief Minister’s One Time Relief Fund (2023–24).

• The event was inaugurated by Education and Sivasagar district guardian minister Dr Ranoj Pegu, along with the inauguration of a commemorative arch.

Who was Sati Sadhani?

• Sati Sadhani was the last queen of the Chutia Dynasty, remembered for her courage and sacrifice.
• She was the daughter of King Dharmadhwajpal of the Chutia kingdom.
• Married to Nityapal (Nitai) in 1512, she later assumed power due to his weak leadership.
• She was crowned Queen in 1522, during a period of political instability.

Historical significance

• In 1524, the Ahom kingdom under Suhungmung attacked and conquered Sadiya, the Chutia capital.
• Queen Sati Sadhani retreated to the Chandragiri hills with her husband and a small force and resisted the Ahom invasion.
• She chose death over dishonour, refusing to marry Sadiyakhowa Gohain, the Ahom governor of Sadiya.
• She sacrificed her life by jumping from the Chandragiri hills in 1524.

In Honour of Sati Sadhani 

• The Government of Assam built a Kalakhetra dedicated to Birangana Sadhani in the year of 2009.
  • It is situated in Selengi Gaon, Golaghat district.

• Sati Sadhani Diva is observed every year on April 21 in Assam to commemorate her martyrdom, courage, and spirit of freedom.

• The Sati Sadhani Award is conferred on individuals for outstanding contributions to art, culture, and literature.

Exam Hook – 

Consider the following statements about Sati Sadhani:

1. She was the last queen of the Chutia Dynasty and died in 1524 resisting Ahom forces.
2. Sati Sadhani Divas is observed annually on April 21 in Assam.
3. She accepted the proposal of the Ahom governor of Sadiya to avoid further conflict.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: 1 and 2

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