Danava_dynasty

Danava dynasty

Danava dynasty

Legendary dynasty of Pragjyotisha (India)

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.

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The Danava dynasty consisted of Kirata chiefs; the last of whom, Ghatakasura, was killed and replaced by Naraka.[2]

Chronology

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Notes

  1. [1]
    (Gait 1906, p. 11)
  2. [2]
    (Gait 1906, p. 12)

References

  • Gait, Edward A (1906), A History of Assam, Calcutta, ISBN 978-0-404-16819-3{{citation}}: 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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