The History of Bengal (Vol. I: Hindu Period; Vol. II: Muslim Period 1200–1757) v2.c41.s3.2

v2.c41.s3.2

The Kachār king, Satrudaman, alias Pratāp Nārāyan (c. 1605-28), who was noted for his ability and ambition, determined to offer a strong resistance. His capital, Maibung, situated in the midst of the North Kachār hills, about 50 miles north of Silchar town, was inaccessible to the invaders. He strengthened his defences by making two forts, at two strategic points on the western frontier of his kingdom, one on the north-western border at Asurātekar (probably modern Haritikar) and the other probably on the south-western border at Pratāpgarh, about 20 miles south-west of Asurātekar, situated in the midst of a dense forest.¹