A History of Assam c10.44

c10.44

Nar Nārāyan died in 1584* after a reign of nearly fifty years. In his time the power of the Koch kings reached its zenith, but this was due to the energy and skill of his brother Chilarai, rather than to any efforts of his own. He was a man of a mild and studious disposition, and seems to have been more addicted to religious exercises and conversation with learned men than to the conduct of State affairs. In all questions of politics Chilarai seems to have possessed an overwhelming influence; and he was the moving spirit in every adventure. As soon as he died, the din of warlike preparations ceased and peace reigned in the land.