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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.

Narakasura, the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa, is traditionally associated with the Danava dynasty. This dynasty is primarily found in mythological and Puranic literature.

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Narakasura, the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa, is traditionally associated with the Danava dynasty. This dynasty is primarily found in mythological and Puranic literature.

The earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan chief, was known as Mahiranga Danava. He is often considered the founder of the Danava dynasty, which ruled Pragjyotisha for a significant period.

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The earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan chief, was known as Mahiranga Danava. He is often considered the founder of the Danava dynasty, which ruled Pragjyotisha for a significant period.

Narakasura, a powerful demon king, is traditionally believed to have defeated Ghatakasura of the Dana dynasty in Assam.

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Narakasura, a powerful demon king, is traditionally believed to have defeated Ghatakasura of the Dana dynasty in Assam.

Pragjyotisha

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Pragjyotisha

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.

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.

The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.

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The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.

Ambari is an archaeological site in Guwahati, Assam, that is famous for its ancient ruins and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Kamarupa Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.

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Ambari is an archaeological site in Guwahati, Assam, that is famous for its ancient ruins and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Kamarupa Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.

Kumar Haran

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Kumar Haran

Arikuchi/Kumarikata

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Arikuchi/Kumarikata

Hidimba

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Hidimba

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

The Varman dynasty ruled the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa in the Brahmaputra Valley from the 4th to the 7th century CE. During their reign, they built several temples, monuments, and cities, and developed a distinct culture that blended Indian and Southeast Asian influences.

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The Varman dynasty ruled the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa in the Brahmaputra Valley from the 4th to the 7th century CE. During their reign, they built several temples, monuments, and cities, and developed a distinct culture that blended Indian and Southeast Asian influences.

Pushyavarman established the Varman dynasty in 350 AD, making him the dynasty's founder. The Varman dynasty was the first historical dynasty to rule the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam, India.

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Pushyavarman established the Varman dynasty in 350 AD, making him the dynasty's founder. The Varman dynasty was the first historical dynasty to rule the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam, India.

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.

The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.

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The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.