Mythological Dynasties of Assam

1.Danava/Kirat:

• Mahiranga Danava

• Mairang Parvat

• Hatakasura, Sambasura Ratnasura, Ghatakasura

• Ghatakasura killed by Narakasura

2. Bhauma Dynasty:

• Narakasura

1. Ramayan, Mahabharata, kalikapuran, Yogonitanta.

2. Born from the union of Bhoomi Devi and Lord Bishnu in this Varahar avatar

Killed by Lord Bishnu

• Bhagadatta:

1. Sailalaya

2. Took part in kurukshetra war

3. Excavated Dighalipukhuri tank at the of marriage of his daughter Bhanumati with Duryudhana

• Vajradutta:

1. Son of Bhagadatta

3.Asura Dynasty:

• Marichi, Kashyap, Hiranyakashipu, Prahlad, Birachana, Bali, Bana

• King Ban constructed the Mahabhairav Shiva Temple of Sonitpur district

• His grandson Bholuka established his capital at Bhalukpung near Balipara

MCQ

1. Who is considered the earliest king of the Danava Dynasty and the first known ruler of encient Assam- Mahiranga Danava (The name "Mairang" is still preserved in the mairong hill near Guwahati)

2. The Danava Dynasty belonged to which ethnic group or origin according to historical traditions- Kirata (Mongoloid)

3. Who was the last ruler of the Danava Dynasty, Who was eventually killed by Narakasura- Ghatakasura

4. King Banasura, a contemporary of Narakasura, is said to have ruled from which ancient city- Sonitpur

5. According to legend a major conflict (The Hara-Hari Yudda) took place in Sonitpur due to the secret marriage of Banasura's daughter. What was her name- Usha (she married Anirudda, the grandson of Lord Krishna)

6. Which Famous temple in modern day Tezpur is traditionally associated with king Banasura- Maha Bhairav Temple.

7. Umananda Temple- Gadhadar-Barphukan Gargau Sandikoi

8. Why is the dynasty founded by Narakasura called the "Bhauma" Dynasty- Because Naraka was said to be the son of the Bhumi (Mother Earth) and Lord Vishnu.

9. Which legendary king of the Bhauma Dynasty fought in the Kurukshetra War on the side of Kauravas- Bhagadatta (He was famous for his elephant "Supratika")

10. According to tradition, Narakasura is credited with the construction of the stairs leading to which sacred hiltop temple- Nilachal (Kamakhya)

11. 1st Kamakhya Construct- Narakasura

12. 2nd Kamkahya Construct- Naranayan (If Narakasur not given)

13. Chitachal- Navagraha (Rajeswar Singha)

14. Sandhyachal- Baihista Muni Ashram