A History of Assam c16.30

c16.30

Satrudaman was succeeded by his son Nar Nārāyan. The latter died after a very brief reign, and was followed by his uncle Bhimbal or Bhim Darpa, who had acted as Commander-in-Chief during the war with the Ahoms. The only event recorded in his reign was a raid on some Ahom villages in, or near, the Dhansiri valley. He died in 1637 and was followed by his son Indra Ballabh. The latter, on his accession, sent a friendly message and presents to the Ahom king, but the tone of his communication gave offence, as being too independent, and his envoy met with a very cool reception. The valley of the Dhansiri had now been entirely deserted by the Kachāris and had relapsed into jungle.