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Personality in News: Raja Prithu Rae

Posted 29 Aug 2025

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Raja Prithu Rae

  • He ruled Kamrupa (Assam) during the early 13th century.
  • He belonged to the Khen Dynasty, tracing lineage to Narakasura. 
    • They worshipped Goddess Kamteswari  (an incarnation of Goddess Durga)
    • Khen rulers emerged as local chieftains after the fall of the Pala Dynasty.
      • The Khen dynasty marked the beginning of the Kamata Kingdom, also known as Kamru, Kamrud, Kamrupa, Kamata, Koch, or Koch Hajo.

Contribution

  • Raja Prithu Rae defeated Bakhtiyar Khilji who attacked Kamrupa.
    • The Kanai Varasi rock inscription is proof of the destruction of the Turks. 
  • He pardoned prisoners of war and followed the principles of Dharma Yuddha.
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