Phani Mukut Rai
| Phani Mukut Rai | |
|---|---|
| Raja | |
| 1st Nagvanshi king | |
| Reign | c.83- c.177 CE |
| Predecessor | Madra Munda |
| Successor | Mukut Rai |
| Issue | Mukut Rai |
| Dynasty | Nagvanshi |
| Father | Pundrika Naga |
| Mother | Parvati |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Phani Mukut Rai (c.83- c.177 CE) was first Nagvanshi king. He was founder of Nagvanshi dynasty.[1][2]
Early life
According to Nag Vanshavali, Phani Mukut Rai was son of Pundrik Naga a Naga and Parvati, a Brahmin girl from Varanasi. Pundrika Naga turned into a cobra during pilgrimage to Puri and his wife Parvati committed Sati. A Brahmin name Janardan found the child in a forest one cobra snake was giving shed that child in when he was crying in the jungle and named him Phani Mukut Rai. Brahmin was Raj purohit of Raja Madra Munda. He was adopted by Raja Madra Munda, the parha chief of Sutiambe village. Madra Munda brought up the Phani Mukut Rai with his own son Mukut Rai.[3] However the story is mostly considered a myth.[4]
Chieftaincy
Phani Mukut Rai was elected as Raja by Parha chief and other Raja due to his qualities. His capital was at Sutiambe which is now located in Ranchi district. During his reign he defeated Rakshel of Korambe and invaders from Kendujhar with the help of king of Panchet. His rule was extended to Badin of Kharsawan, Ramgarh, Gola, Tori and Gharwe. He built sun temple in Suitabe which is now in ruin condition. He invited Panda from Puri and established idols in thakurbadi. He established brahmin by giving them village of Sornda and Mahugaon. During his reign several people came from different parts of country. Srivastav Kasthya, Pande Bhao Rai were his diwan. He succeeded by his son Mukut Rai.[3]
Personal life
He married the daughter of Govanshi Raja of Panchet.[5][3]
References
- ^ "Ancient capital to open for visitors - Caves & temples at Sutiambe to offer peek into history". telegraphindia. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ "Eye on Nagvanshi remains - Culture department dreams of another Hampi at Gumla heritage site". telegraphindia. 7 July 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ a b c Jharkhand Encyclopedia Hulgulanon Ki Partidhwaniyan-1. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
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- ^ "Shardiya Navratri 2019: बेहद खास होता है रांची में नवरात्र, जानें कहां-कैसी हो रही तैयारी". jagran. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.