Danava dynasty

Danava dynasty

The Danava dynasty of Assam has been sourced only to Hindu literature and has no historical corroboration from other sources. This dynasty is important because the political account of Assam begin with it.

The Danava dynasty consisted of Kirata chiefs the last of which (Ghatakasura) was killed and replaced by another mythical king Narakasura of the Naraka dynasty.

  • Mahiranga
  • Hatakasura
  • Sambarasura
  • Ratnasura
  • Ghatakasura

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