 The Chutias were defeated in 1524 which shows that the Ahoms learned the use of gunpowder from the Chutias.This is further corroborated by the fact that all the "Hiloidari"(cannonmen) and majority of "Hiloi-Khanikars"(gunmakers) belonged to the Chutia community.It is believed that the gunpowder and firearms in this part of India was of a better quality than rest of India.