Danava dynasty
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| President | Mahiranga | ||||
| Historical era | Iron age | ||||
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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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References[edit]
- Gait, Edward A (1906), A History of Assam, Calcutta