Mythological Rulers
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Many of the earliest rulers are mentioned in the puranas and Hindu epics. Corroborative direct evidence is either not present or is very rare. Later rulers mention some of these early rulers in their inscriptions.
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Kirata Rulers
The earliest rulers were kiratas or mlecchas, which meant they most likely belonged to the Bodo-Kachari tribes. Some of the earliest kings mentioned are Mahiranga (the Sanskrit version of the Bodo name Mairang), Hatakasura, Sambarasura, Ratnasura and Ghatakasura.
Naraka Dynasty
According to the Kalika Purana Naraka was a Videha prince, raised by Janaka of Maithila, the father of Sita. According to the same source he introduced the shakta worship at Kamakhya. This indicates that Naraka was probably of non-Vedic origins.
Most of the kings that ruled after Naraka were themselves either named or titled Naraka. The many Narakas mentioned in the Kalika Purana, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana are probably different kings ruling at different times.
The last of the Naraka rulers was said to have been a devout Shiva worshiper, who was slain by Krishna. This probably indicates the growth of Vedic Brahminism at this time. Named Narakasura in the Kalika Purana, he is said to have been a friend of Banasura of Sonitpura (present day Tezpur).
Bhagadatta
The son of Narakasura, Bhagadatta ruled Pragjyotisha and led an army of Kiratas, Chinas and dwellers of the sea coast in the battle of Kurukshetra on the Kaurava's side, where he died.
Vajradatta
The Mahabharata mentions Vajradatta as the successor of Bhagadatta, though it is possible his brother Pushpadatta preceded him.
End of Naraka Dynasty
The successor kings finally yield to Pushyavarman, the first in the Varman Dynasty.
