Varman dynasty

Varman dynasty

The Varman dynasty ruled Kamarupa (Assam) from 350 to 650. This dynasty is sometimes called the Naraka or Bhauma dynasty since it traces its lineage to the mythical Narakasura. Pushyavarman is the first historical ruler of Assam. This dynasty was followed by the dynasty of Salasthambha. Perhaps the most famous was monarch of this dynasty was the last, Bhaskara Varman who claimed be a descendant from god Vishnu, was a staunch Buddhist and accompanied King Harshavardhana to religious processions from Pataliputra to Kannauj.

1. 350-374        Pushya Varman
2. 374-398        Samudra Varman
3. 398-422        Bala Varman
4. 422-446        Kalyana Varman
5. 446-470        Ganapati Varman alias Ganendra Varman
6. 470-494        Mahendra Varman alias Surendra Varman
7. 494-518        Narayana Varman
8. 518-542        Bhuti Varman alias Mahabhuti Varman
9. 542-566        Chandramukha Varman
10. 566-590        Sthita Varman
11. 590-595        Susthita Varman
12. 595-600        Supratisthita Varman
13. 600-650        Bhaskara Varman