Which of the following dynasties traced its origin from Asura Naraka? (A) Bhanjas of Orissa (B) Palas of Bengal (C) Sailodbhavas of Orissa (D) Varmanas of Assam Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Varmanas of Assam traced its origin from Asura Naraka. Key Points Varman dynasty was initially feudatories of the Gupta Empire . This dynasty was established by Pushya varman in 350 AD . This dynasty ruled Kamarupa in Assam . However, as the power of the Guptas diminished, Mahendravarman (470-494) performed two horse sacrifices and became independent. This dynasty is also known as Naraka or Bhauma dynasty as it traces its ancestry to the mythological characters Asura Naraka , Bhagadatta, and Vajradatta. Bhaskara Varman was the most famous monarch of this dynasty. He claimed to be a descendant of Lord Vishnu . He was a staunch Buddhist . Hence, we can conclude that Varmanas of Assam traced its origin from Asura Naraka.