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The '''Danava dynasty''' was the first legendary line of rulers in [[Pragjyotisha Kingdom|Pragjyotisha]], established by Mahiranga Danava.<ref>{{harv|Gait|1906|p=11}}</ref> 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''' was the first legendary line of rulers in [[Pragjyotisha Kingdom|Pragjyotisha]], established by Mahiranga Danava.<ref>{{harv|Gait|1906|p=11}}</ref> 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 [[Narakasura|Naraka]].<ref>{{harv|Gait|1906|p=12}}</ref> | The Danava dynasty consisted of Kirata chiefs; the last of whom, Ghatakasura, was killed and replaced by [[Narakasura|Naraka]].<ref>{{harv|Gait|1906|p=12}}</ref> | ||
==Chronology== | == Chronology == | ||
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!Nu.!! Name of Known rulers | |||
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| 1|| Mahiranga | |||
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| 2|| Hatakasura | |||
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| 3|| Sambarasura | |||
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| 4|| Ratnasura | |||
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| 5|| Ghatakasura | |||
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==Notes== | == Notes == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
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* {{ | * {{Cite book | ||
|last=Gait | |last=Gait | ||
|first=Edward A | |first=Edward A | ||
|year=1906 | |year=1906 | ||
|title=A History of Assam | |title=A History of Assam | ||
|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=w-6kr1IyHJkC | |isbn=978-0-404-16819-3 | ||
|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=w-6kr1IyHJkC | |||
|place=Calcutta | |place=Calcutta | ||
}} | }} | ||
*{{ | *{{Cite book| last = Sircar| first = D C| contribution = Epico-Puranic Myths and Allied Legends| year = 1990| title = The Comprehensive History of Assam| editor-last = Barpujari| editor-first = H K| volume = I| pages = 79–93| place = Guwahati| publisher = Publication Board, Assam}} | ||
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{{ | {{Assam}} | ||
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[[Category:Dynasties of Assam]] | |||
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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 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.[2]
Chronology[edit | edit source]
| Nu. | Name of Known rulers |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mahiranga |
| 2 | Hatakasura |
| 3 | Sambarasura |
| 4 | Ratnasura |
| 5 | Ghatakasura |
Notes[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- Gait, Edward A (1906). A History of Assam. Calcutta. ISBN 978-0-404-16819-3.
{{cite book}}: 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.
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