Raghu Deva was a Koch
prince and the founder of the Koch Hajo kingdom in the late sixteenth
century. He played a key role in the division of the original Koch kingdom into
two rival states.
Family Background:
Raghudeva was the son of Chilarai, the famous general and younger brother of Nara Narayan. After Chilarai's death, Raghudeva expected to inherit a prominent position in the kingdom. However, tensions arose between him and his cousin, Lakshmi Narayan, the son and successor of Nara Narayan.
Raghudeva was the son of Chilarai, the famous general and younger brother of Nara Narayan. After Chilarai's death, Raghudeva expected to inherit a prominent position in the kingdom. However, tensions arose between him and his cousin, Lakshmi Narayan, the son and successor of Nara Narayan.
Establishment of Koch
Hajo:
Around 1581 CE, following disputes over succession and authority, Raghudeva established himself as the independent ruler of the eastern part of the Koch kingdom, known as Koch Hajo
Around 1581 CE, following disputes over succession and authority, Raghudeva established himself as the independent ruler of the eastern part of the Koch kingdom, known as Koch Hajo
Its It's territory included much
of present-day:
· Western Assam
· Western Assam
