Kamarupa Kingdom: Map & History
Kamarupa, an early state during the Classical period on the Indian subcontinent, was the first historical kingdom of Assam.
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Kamarupa, an early state during the Classical period on the Indian subcontinent, was the first historical kingdom of Assam. The Kamrupa word first appeared in the Samudragupta Allahabad Edict before that there is no mention of existence of this word.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kamarupa Kingdom
At its mapped extent, Kamarupa Kingdom covered territory in 3 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kamarupa Kingdom's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Kamarupa Kingdom in Depth
History
"Kamarupa" is not included in the list of sixteen Mahajanapadas from the sixth to fourth centuries BCE; nor does it find any mention in the Ashokan records (3rd century BCE). The term "Kamarupa" first appears in the Allahabad pillar inscription of Samudragupta. During the 5th to 2nd century BCE, historical records mention the existence of a region called Lauhitya instead of Kamarupa, suggesting a potential absence of Brahmanical influence in the area during that period.
The 3rd–2nd century BCE Baudhayana Dharmasutra mentions Anga (eastern Bihar), Magadha (southern Bihar), Pundra (northern Bengal) and Vanga (eastern and southern Bengal), and prescribes that a Brahmin must undergo purification after visiting these regions.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Kamarupa (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kamarupa Kingdom: Key Facts
| Capital | Guwahati |
|---|---|
| Form of government | absolute monarchy |
| Founded | 350 CE |
| Dissolved | 1140 |
Facts from Wikidata Q1194765 (CC0).
Kamarupa Kingdom Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kamarupa Kingdom appears, with the other states of the time.
Kamarupa Kingdom Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 230,539 km² in 980 CE.
Kamarupa Kingdom: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kamarupa Kingdom exist?
The Kamarupa Kingdom is dated to 353 CE – 1138 CE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
What was the capital of the Kamarupa Kingdom?
The capital of the Kamarupa Kingdom was Pragjyotishpura, Haruppeswara, Durjaya.
How large was the Kamarupa Kingdom at its peak?
At its peak in 980 AD the Kamarupa Kingdom covered about 230,539 km².
How did the map of the Kamarupa Kingdom change over time?
The Kamarupa Kingdom appears on 7 dated world maps in the atlas, from 400 CE to 1100 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.