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Rudranarayan
Rudranarayan Ray Mukuti () was a Hindu King of Bhurishrestha in Bengal Bengal ( ) is a Historical geography, historical geographical, ethnolinguistic and cultural term referring to a region in the Eastern South Asia, eastern part of the Indian subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal. The region of Benga .... He established the kingdom of Bhurishrestha in the 14th to 15th century. Notes References * * {{S-end Rulers of Bengal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhavashankari
Maharani Bhavashankari (Maharanī Bhavaśaṅkarī) was a ruler of Bhurishreshtha kingdom of Bengal. After her husband's death, she ruled the country as the Queen Regent. She was associated with Baro-Bhuyan. After her death, Mughal Empire ruled her dynasty. Early Life and Background Bhavashankari, also known as Raibaghini, was a prominent queen of the Bhurishrestha Kingdom in Bengal during the 16th century. She was the wife of Maharaja Rudranarayan and played a crucial role in defending her kingdom against external invasions. Born into a noble family, she was trained in warfare, administration, and governance from an early age. Her father, a military commander of Bhurishrestha, ensured she received rigorous training in swordsmanship, archery, and horse riding. In addition to her martial prowess, Bhavashankari was well-versed in statecraft, politics, and religious philosophy. She was also a devotee of Goddess Chandi and built several temples dedicated to the deity. Marriage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhurishrestha
Bhurshut () or Bhurishreshtha () was a medieval Bengali Hindu kingdom spread across what is now Howrah and Hooghly districts in the Indian state of West Bengal. History Bhurshut kingdom grew up in the southern parts of Rarh region. It had a high concentration of ''Bhurisresthis'', a community of traders and as such came to be called Bhurshut. However, it was possibly the main centre of Rarhi Brahmins. It could have been ruled by a Sur king during the period when the Pala Empire was a rising force. Different feudatory kings may have ruled over the kingdom. At a later time there is mention in folklore of a Dhibar dynasty, possibly in the 14th–15th century. Subsequently, the area came to be ruled by a Brahmin family.Ghosh, Binoy, ''Paschim Banger Sanskriti'', (in Bengali), part II, 1976 edition, pp. 218-234, Prakash Bhaban Shanibhangar, the last Dhibar king of Burshut, was defeated by Chaturanan Neogi of Garh Bhawanipur. Chaturanan's grandson (by his daughter) Krishna Roy of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengal
Bengal ( ) is a Historical geography, historical geographical, ethnolinguistic and cultural term referring to a region in the Eastern South Asia, eastern part of the Indian subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal. The region of Bengal proper is divided between the modern-day sovereign nation of Bangladesh and the States and union territories of India, Indian states of West Bengal, and Karimganj district of Assam. The ancient Vanga Kingdom is widely regarded as the namesake of the Bengal region. The Bengali calendar dates back to the reign of Shashanka in the 7th century CE. The Pala Empire was founded in Bengal during the 8th century. The Sena dynasty and Deva dynasty ruled between the 11th and 13th centuries. By the 14th century, Bengal was absorbed by Muslim conquests in the Indian subcontinent. An independent Bengal Sultanate was formed and became the eastern frontier of the Islamic world. During this period, Bengal's rule and influence spread to Assam, Arakan, Tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
