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Varmanas of Assam traced its origin from Asura Naraka.

  • Varman dynasty was initially feudatories of the Gupta Empire.
  • This dynasty was established by Pushya varman in 350 AD.
  • This dynasty ruled Kamarupa in Assam.
  • However, as the power of the Guptas diminished, Mahendravarman (470-494) performed two horse sacrifices and became independent.
  • This dynasty is also known as Naraka or Bhauma dynasty as it traces its ancestry to the mythological characters Asura Naraka, Bhagadatta, and Vajradatta.
  • Bhaskara Varman was the most famous monarch of this dynasty.
  • He claimed to be a descendant of Lord Vishnu. He was a staunch Buddhist.

Hence, we can conclude that Varmanas of Assam traced its origin from Asura Naraka.

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