The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c15.148

v1.c15.148

I would conclude by referring to the Kāchāris, who established a powerful kingdom in the 13th century. It extended 'along the south bank of the Brahmaputra from the Dikhu to the Kallang or beyond and included also the valley of the Dhansiri and the tract which now forms North Cachar sub-division.' Their struggles with the Ahoms led to the decline of their power, but the Kāchāri princes known as ‘Kings of Hiḍamba’ continued to rule till the 19th century, when their principality was annexed by the British.¹