A History of Assam c11.31

c11.31

Sukāphā was succeeded by his son Suteuphā, who ruled for thirteen years and died in 1281. In his reign the Kachāris abandoned to the Ahoms the country east of the Dikhu river. It is related in one Buranji that there was a war between the Narās, or Shāns of Mungkang, and the people of Māntara or Burma. The former were worsted, and appealed for help to Suteuphā, who replied that he would send a force to their assistance if the Narā king would give him a daughter in marriage. The latter declined to do so. A quarrel ensued and Suteuphā sent an expedition against the Narās, but his troops were defeated and the Burhā Gohāin, who commanded them, was slain. The Bar Gohāin was promptly despatched with a second force, but, instead of fighting, he came to terms with the enemy. On his return he was disgraced and imprisoned. He was subsequently forgiven on the intercession of the other nobles.