Question: Who was the founder of the Bhauma Dynasty?
A. Mahiranga Danava
B. Ghatakasura
C. Narakasura
D. Banasura
Answer: C. Narakasura
Narakasura was the founder of the Bhauma Dynasty of Ancient Assam (Pragjyotishpur).
Facts About The Bhauma Dynasty:
- Ghatakasura, the last ruler of the Danava dynasty of Pragjyotishpur was killed by Narakasura and founded a new dynasty known as the Bhauma dynasty.
- Narakasura was the first king who introduced Aryan culture (Hindusim) in Pragjyotishpur.
- Narakasura and his general Mura were killed by Sri Krishna.
- Narakasura was succeeded by his song Bhagadutta.
- Bhagadutta's daughter Bhanumati married to Kaurava king Duryodhana.
- According to the epic Mahabharata, king Bhagadutta took part in the battle of Kurukshetra along with Kaurava. He was mentioned as Sailyalaya in Mahabharata.
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