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. According to ''Nag Vanshavali'', Bhim Karna had to fight with Haihaiyavansi Raksel of

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. Raksel attacked Nagvanshi with 1200 cavalry. But Bhim Karna defeated the Raksel and captured territory up to Barwe and

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. He established his rule in Barwe and Tori which is now located in

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. He took away idol of Basu Dev Rai from Raksel kings. The change of title from Rai to Karn may be due to his victory over or alliance with descendants of

the king of

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. He shifted his capital which was earlier located at Chutia to

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. He made a pond known as Bhim Sagar. In 2009, At Khukhragarh from excavation, archaeological department found the remains of the Nagvanshi dynasty's fort, an ancient Shiva temple complex, coins and pottery dating back to 12th century AD.

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