Danava dynasty

Danava dynasty
Status	Legendary
Succeeded by Bhauma dynasty

The Danava dynasty was the first legendary line of rulers in Pragjyotisha, established by Mahiranga Danava. The dynasty was of Kirata origin. These rulers are mentioned in the Kalika Purana but there are no archaeological evidence to support this.

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

Chronology

Nu.	Name of Known rulers
1	Mahiranga
2	Hatakasura
3	Sambarasura
4	Ratnasura
5	Ghatakasura

References

• Gait, Edward A (1906), A History of Assam, Calcutta, ISBN 978-0-404-16819-3{{citation}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
• Sircar, D C (1990), "Epico-Puranic Myths and Allied Legends", in Barpujari, H K (ed.), The Comprehensive History of Assam, vol. I, Guwahati: Publication Board, Assam, pp. 79–93