Sutanphaa also Siva Singha (c.– 14 December 1744) was the 31st king of Assam who reigned from (1714 to 1744 A.D.) He was the eldest son of Rudra Singha. Siva Singha was with his dying father at Guwahati, who then proceeded to the capital Rangpur where he ascended to the throne. He is noted for his elaborate system of espionage. He had numerous temples erected and made large gifts of land to them. With his support Hinduism became the pre-dominant religion of the Ahoms". The king was also a patron of music and literature and music and himself composed Sanskrit songs and learnt songs. During his reign also came the first Europeans to trade with Assam.
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1744 (aged ) Rangpur, Assam, Ahom kingdom
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