Danava dynasty

Pragjyotisha Kingdom
Status Mythological
Government Monarchical
Historical era Iron age
Succeeded by
Bhauma dynasty

The Danava dynasty was the first legendary line of rulers in Pragjyotisha, established by Mahiranga Danava.[1] The dynasty was of Kirata origin. These rulers are mentioned in the Kalika Purana though there are no archaeological evidence.

The Danava dynasty consisted of Kirata chiefs; the last of whom, Ghatakasura, was killed and replaced by Naraka.[2]

Chronology

  • Mahiranga (Sankritised form of Mairang, 'Mai' means paddy and 'rang' means to remove the husks in Danava or Kachari language)
  • Hatakasura
  • Sambarasura
  • Ratnasura
  • Ghatakasura

Notes

  1. ↑ (Gait 1906, p. 11)
  2. ↑ (Gait 1906, p. 12)

References

  • Gait, Edward A (1906), A History of Assam, Calcutta


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