A History of Assam c10.74
A History of Assam c10.74
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c10.74
On his death, the mother of Indra Nārāyan endeavoured to place her son on the throne, but the chief ministers objected and sent word to Parikshit, who lost no time in hastening to the capital and assuming the sovereignty. His first act was to order the execution of his brother Indra Nārāyan. Mān Singh, the latter's uterine brother, fled to Ahom territory, where he was given protection and an honourable position. Parikshit removed his capital to North Gauhāti and built a palace near the Asvakrānta hill.