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In ancient times, Assam is known by the name of Pragjyotishpur and Kamarup. In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names "Prajyotisha" or "Pragjyotishpura" and "Kamrupa" were used as designation for ancient Assam.
The name "Aham" or "Asom" was probably given by the Ahoms who came to Assam in 1228 A.D. Even though the origin is ambiguous but it is believed that the modern name Assam is itself an anglicization.
The Ahom's entered Assam fully assimilated and ruled Assam for nearly six hundred years. The period of Ahom rule is a glorious chapter in the history of Assam. The Ahom dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai Mountains. It is between 13th and 19th century that several tribal communities also came into the historical forefront of Assam. Kacharis, Chutias and Koch were the prominent tribal groups that were found in the medieval times of Assam. The rule of this dynasty ended with the Burmese invasion of Assam and the subsequent annexation by the British East India Company following the Treaty of Yandaboo in 1826. The British emperor took charge of the state and thus begun the colonial era of Assam.

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In ancient times, Assam is known by the name of Pragjyotishpur and Kamarup. In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names "Prajyotisha" or "Pragjyotishpura" and "Kamrupa" were used as designation for ancient Assam.
The name "Aham" or "Asom" was probably given by the Ahoms who came to Assam in 1228 A.D. Even though the origin is ambiguous but it is believed that the modern name Assam is itself an anglicization.
The Ahom's entered Assam fully assimilated and ruled Assam for nearly six hundred years. The period of Ahom rule is a glorious chapter in the history of Assam. The Ahom dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai Mountains. It is between 13th and 19th century that several tribal communities also came into the historical forefront of Assam. Kacharis, Chutias and Koch were the prominent tribal groups that were found in the medieval times of Assam. The rule of this dynasty ended with the Burmese invasion of Assam and the subsequent annexation by the British East India Company following the Treaty of Yandaboo in 1826. The British emperor took charge of the state and thus begun the colonial era of Assam.

Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava

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Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava

Narakasura was the founding ruler of the legendary Bhauma dynasty of Pragjyotisha.

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Narakasura was the founding ruler of the legendary Bhauma dynasty of Pragjyotisha.

Pragjyotisha

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Pragjyotisha

Arikuchi/Kumarikata

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Arikuchi/Kumarikata

Bhagadatta was the son of Narakasura, and the king of Pragjyotisha in Hindu mythology. Bhagadatta was born from a limb of the asura called Bashkala. He was a renowned warrior, and was known to be a great friend of Indra. Supratika (Bhagadatta's elephant). Bhima killed all the elephants with his mace.

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Bhagadatta was the son of Narakasura, and the king of Pragjyotisha in Hindu mythology. Bhagadatta was born from a limb of the asura called Bashkala. He was a renowned warrior, and was known to be a great friend of Indra. Supratika (Bhagadatta's elephant). Bhima killed all the elephants with his mace.

King Bhagadatta, who led the Kauravas in the Battle of Kurukshetra during the Mahabharata. The tank was dug by him during the svayamvara of his daughter, Bhanumati. Duryodhana married Bhanumati.

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King Bhagadatta, who led the Kauravas in the Battle of Kurukshetra during the Mahabharata. The tank was dug by him during the svayamvara of his daughter, Bhanumati. Duryodhana married Bhanumati.

AD 350-1206

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AD 350-1206

Pushyavarman, a contemporary of Samudragupta. He took the title of Maharajadhiraj.

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Pushyavarman, a contemporary of Samudragupta. He took the title of Maharajadhiraj.

Bhaskaravarman. After became king he started a new era called 'Bhaskarabda' or 'Kamrupi Era'. During his region Chinese ambassador Hiuen Tsang visited Assam.

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Bhaskaravarman. After became king he started a new era called 'Bhaskarabda' or 'Kamrupi Era'. During his region Chinese ambassador Hiuen Tsang visited Assam.

Kumar Bhaskar Varman

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Kumar Bhaskar Varman

Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty. Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.

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Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty. Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.

Tyag Simha

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Tyag Simha

Jaypala

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Jaypala

1228

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1228

The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.

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The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.

Chaolung Sukaphaa

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Chaolung Sukaphaa

Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi (Literally: the shining city on the hills in Ahom language) is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.

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Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi (Literally: the shining city on the hills in Ahom language) is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha in 1253.

The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.

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The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.

Momai Tamuly

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Momai Tamuly