Danava Dynasty: Asurs of Assam

Danava dynasty was the first legendary line of rulers in Pragjyotisha, established by Mahiranga Danava

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The Danava dynasty consisted of Kirata chiefs; the last of whom, Ghatakasura, was killed and replaced by Naraka

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Here are the lists of Asurs (Danavas) that ruled Pragjyotisha once

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Mahiranga Danava Mahiranga Danava was the earliest known king of Assam. He was a non-Aryan and had his capital at Mairanka, some 7 miles from Guwahati

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Hatakasura The last ruler of Danava dynasty was Ghatakasura and he was killed by Narakasura

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Banasura A mighty asura, Bana once ruled over a large kingdom. His influence was so strong and fierce that all the kings and even some of the devas shuddered in front of him

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Sambarasura Sambarasura is an asura featured in Hindu mythology. He abducted the infant Pradyumna, the son of Krishna and Rukmini, and attempted to drown him

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Rantnasura

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Ghatakasura

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Bhagadatta (Mahabaharata period) Bhagadatta was the son of Narakasura, and the king of Pragjyotisha in Hindu mythology. He was born from a limb of the asura called Bashkala

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Narakasura Naraka also known as Narakasura is an asura king in Hindu mythology. In Assamese tradition, he is regarded as the legendary progenitor of all three dynasties of Pragjyotisha-Kamarupa

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