[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [A History of Assam](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.gait-1906) › c7.s2.11 # A History of Assam c7.s2.11 A History of Assam c7.s2.11 - **Language:** English ### [c7.s2.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.gait-1906.c7.s2.11) † Manu classes the Kirāts with Mlechchhas. Siva is said to have adopted the appearance of a Kirāt before his duel with Arjuna, and was considered the special deity of that race. The Himalaya-born goddesses Umā and Gangā have the nickname Kirāti. The name of the drug Chiretta is said to be a corruption of this word. - [Previous: c7.s2.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.gait-1906.c7.s2.10) - [Next: c7.s2.12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.gait-1906.c7.s2.12) - [Up: c7.s2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.gait-1906.c7.s2) ## Cites (1) - [Mānava Dharmaśāstra](https://indike.org/pramana/in.niti.dharma.manu) — Manu & Bhṛgu, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.gait-1906.c7.s2.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.gait-1906.c7.s2.11) · Pramāṇa