A History of Assam c11.69

c11.69

In 1513 the Chutiya Raja, Dhir Nārāyan, invaded the country with an army and a flotilla of boats.† His land forces were defeated at Dikhu Mukh by the Ahoms, who were also victorious in a naval encounter at Siraāti. The Chutiyas lost heavily in both engagements and were compelled to retreat, whereupon Suhungmung took possession of Mungkhrāng, and of the country round Nāmdāng, where he built a town. Dhir Nārāyan now invoked the aid of the Raja of Mungkang, who was at first disposed to help him. He was, however, dissuaded by a Bānpara chief, and eventually sent presents to Suhungmung and made an alliance with him.*