Danava dynasty

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Pragjyotisha Kingdom
Mythological
Life span?
Capital Not specified
Government Monarchical
President Mahiranga
Historical era Iron age
 •  Established Enter start year
 •  Disestablished Enter end year

The Danava dynasty, established by Mahiranga Danava, begins the political account of Assam.[3] 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 another mythical king Narakasura of the Naraka dynasty.[4]

The kings[edit]

  • Mahiranga (mairong)
  • Hatakasura
  • Sambarasura
  • Ratnasura
  • Ghatakasura

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