Koch Dynasty

Kamata Kingdom

Founding and Expansion

• The Kamata Kingdom was founded in the 12th century by Sandhya, a ruler of the Gauda dynasty
• Initially, the kingdom was centered in the region of Kamtapur, which is now part of modern-day Bangladesh
• Under the rule of Sandhya's successors, the kingdom expanded to cover parts of present-day Assam, particularly the western and northern regions

Rulers and Notable Events

• Ranadanu: A powerful king who ruled in the 13th century and extended the kingdom's boundaries
• Pratapdhavala: Fought against the Turkish invader, Bakhtiyar Khalji, in the early 13th century
• Durgadhavala: Known for his military campaigns against the neighboring kingdoms of Tripura and Manipur

Administration and Economy

• The kingdom was divided into several administrative units called "bhukti"
• Each bhukti was further divided into "chakla" and "pargana"
• The economy was primarily based on agriculture, with rice being the main crop
• Trade and commerce flourished, with the kingdom being an important center for the production of silk and other textiles

Cultural Significance

• The Kamata Kingdom was a significant center of Hinduism and Buddhism
• The kingdom saw the construction of several temples, including the famous Kamateswari temple
• The rulers of the kingdom patronized scholars and artists, leading to a flourishing of literature, music, and art

Decline and Legacy

• The kingdom declined in the 16th century due to internal strife and external invasions
• The legacy of the Kamata Kingdom can be seen in the cultural and linguistic heritage of modern-day Assam and Bangladesh

Founding and Expansion of the Kamata Kingdom

• Founded in the 12th century by Sandhya, a ruler of the Gauda dynasty
• Initially centered in the region of Kamtapur, now part of modern-day Bangladesh
• Expanded to cover parts of present-day Assam, particularly the western and northern regions under Sandhya's successors

Notable Rulers and Events

• Ranadanu: a powerful king who ruled in the 13th century and extended the kingdom's boundaries
• Pratapdhavala: fought against the Turkish invader, Bakhtiyar Khalji, in the early 13th century
• Durgadhavala: known for his military campaigns against the neighboring kingdoms of Tripura and Manipur

Administration and Economy

• Divided into administrative units called "bhukti"
• Bhukti further divided into "chakla" and "pargana"
• Economy primarily based on agriculture, with rice as the main crop
• Trade and commerce flourished, with the kingdom being an important center for silk and textile production

Cultural Significance

• A significant center of Hinduism and Buddhism
• Saw the construction of several temples, including the famous Kamateswari temple
• Rulers patronized scholars and artists, leading to a flourishing of literature, music, and art

Decline and Legacy

• Declined in the 16th century due to internal strife and external invasions
• Legacy seen in the cultural and linguistic heritage of modern-day Assam and Bangladesh