News– The Assam Cabinet has resolved to name the upcoming flyover in central Guwahati after Prithu, the 13th-century ruler of Kamrup.
About Prithu Raja Rae
- Period of Rule: Early 13th century, over Kamrupa (present-day Assam).
- Dynastic Lineage: A king from the Khen Dynasty, which claimed descent from Narakasura.
- Religious Affiliation: The dynasty was devoted to Goddess Kamteswari, regarded as an incarnation of Goddess Durga.
- Rise of the Khens: After the decline of the Pala dynasty, the Khens rose as influential local chieftains and went on to establish the Kamata Kingdom. This realm was also referred to in different sources as Kamru, Kamrud, Kamrupa, Kamata, Koch, or Koch Hajo.
Key Contributions
- Military Achievement: Raja Prithu Rae successfully repelled the invasion of Bakhtiyar Khilji, thereby safeguarding Kamrupa.
- Epigraphic Evidence: The Kanai Varasi rock inscription stands as testimony to the complete destruction of the Turkish forces.
- Ethical Warfare: Despite his military success, he displayed magnanimity by pardoning prisoners of war and upheld the principles of Dharma Yuddha.
