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.
The Danava dynasty consisted of Kirata chiefs; the last of whom, Ghatakasura, was killed and replaced by Naraka.[2]
Chronology
Nu.
Name of Known rulers
1
Mahiranga
2
Hatakasura
3
Sambarasura
4
Ratnasura
5
Ghatakasura
Notes
^(Gait 1906, p. 11)
^(Gait 1906, p. 12)
References
Gait, Edward A (1906), A History of Assam, Calcutta, ISBN978-0-404-16819-3{{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
