Sukladhwaja (also Chilarai) (1510-1577AD), was the 3rd son of Biswa Singha, founder of the Koch Dynasty in the Kamata Kingdom and younger brother of Nara Narayan, the 2nd king of the Koch dynasty of the Kamata kingdom in the 16th century. He was Nara Narayan's commander-in-chief and chief Minister (Dewan) of the kingdom.[1] He got his name Chilarai because, as a general, he executed troop movements that were as fast as a chila (kite/Eagle).[2]
It was only due to his royal patronage that Sankardeva was able to establish the ekasarana-namadharma in Assam and bring about his cultural renaissance. Several rulers, namely the then king of Manipur and the Khasi tribal chief (Viryyavanta), submitted to Chilaray. Chilaray and his army also vanquished and killed the Jaintia king, and kings of Tippera (Tripura) and Sylhet. Chilaray is said to have never committed brutalities on unarmed common people, and even those kings who surrendered were treated with respect. He was harsh to kings and soldiers who refused to surrender, but neither him nor his brother ever annexed territories or oppressed the common people. They only collected tributes from the vanquished kings. They even treated enemy prisoners kindly, and gave them land-grants to settle.
The duo (Chilaray and Nara Narayan) turned towards Bengal, but unforeseen circumstances led to Chilaray's capture by the Afghan Sultan Sulaiman Khan Karrani, while Naranarayan retreated to his capital. Much of the Koch kingdom was then captured by the Afghans.[4]
The birth anniversary of Mahabir Chilaray is organised by Government of Assam annually from 2005.[6] The Government also declares this day as state holiday. It is celebrated on the Purnima of Phagun Maah of Hindu Calendar.
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The Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam instituted these awards in 2005. Theycomprise a shawl, a citation, and a cash award of Rs. 100,000[7][8]
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^"Assisted by his younger brother, Sukladhwaj, an able and dashing military general, with the nickname 'Chilarai' or 'Kite Prince' as Diwan, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief..." (Sarkar 1992:74)
^. Ht Syndication. 3 March 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
^Sukhabilāsa Barmā (2004). Bhāwāiyā: Ethnomusicological Study. Global Vision Publishing Ho. pp. 75–. ISBN978-81-8220-070-8. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
^Donald R. Hopkins (15 September 2002). The Greatest Killer: Smallpox in History. University of Chicago Press. pp. 141–. ISBN978-0-226-35168-1. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
^. Online.assam.gov.in. 1 April 2013. Archived from the original on 6 December 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
^"Chilaray | Bir Chilaray | Bir Chilaray | History of Chilaray | Kamata kingdom | Bir Chilaray Divas | Bir Chilaray Award". Assaminfo.com. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa (2003). Generalissimo Chilarai and his times: a historical biography. Vikram Publishers. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
Guptajit Pathak (2008). Assam's history and its graphics. Mittal Publications. pp. 132–. ISBN978-81-8324-251-6. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
Sarkar, J.N. (1992). "Chapter IV: Early Rulers of Koch Bihar". In Barpujari, H.K. (ed.). The Comprehensive History of Assam. Vol. 2. Guwahati: Assam Publication Board.
Nath, D. (1989), History of the Koch Kingdom, C. 1515-1615, Mittal Publications, pp. 5–6, ISBN8170991099
January 01, 1970
chilarai, sukladhwaja, also, 1510, 1577ad, biswa, singha, founder, koch, dynasty, kamata, kingdom, younger, brother, nara, narayan, king, koch, dynasty, kamata, kingdom, 16th, century, nara, narayan, commander, chief, chief, minister, dewan, kingdom, name, bec. Sukladhwaja also Chilarai 1510 1577AD was the 3rd son of Biswa Singha founder of the Koch Dynasty in the Kamata Kingdom and younger brother of Nara Narayan the 2nd king of the Koch dynasty of the Kamata kingdom in the 16th century He was Nara Narayan s commander in chief and chief Minister Dewan of the kingdom 1 He got his name Chilarai because as a general he executed troop movements that were as fast as a chila kite Eagle 2 SukladhwajaStatue of Chilaray at Dhubri AssamBorn1510Died1577DynastyKoch dynastyFatherBiswa Singha Contents 1 Biography 2 Bir Chilaray Divas 3 Bir Chilaray award 4 Notes 5 ReferencesBiography editChilaray was the third son of Biswa Singha 1515 1540 3 It was only due to his royal patronage that Sankardeva was able to establish the ekasarana namadharma in Assam and bring about his cultural renaissance Several rulers namely the then king of Manipur and the Khasi tribal chief Viryyavanta submitted to Chilaray Chilaray and his army also vanquished and killed the Jaintia king and kings of Tippera Tripura and Sylhet Chilaray is said to have never committed brutalities on unarmed common people and even those kings who surrendered were treated with respect He was harsh to kings and soldiers who refused to surrender but neither him nor his brother ever annexed territories or oppressed the common people They only collected tributes from the vanquished kings They even treated enemy prisoners kindly and gave them land grants to settle The duo Chilaray and Nara Narayan turned towards Bengal but unforeseen circumstances led to Chilaray s capture by the Afghan Sultan Sulaiman Khan Karrani while Naranarayan retreated to his capital Much of the Koch kingdom was then captured by the Afghans 4 Chilaray died in 1577 of small pox on the bank of Ganges 5 Bir Chilaray Divas editThe birth anniversary of Mahabir Chilaray is organised by Government of Assam annually from 2005 6 The Government also declares this day as state holiday It is celebrated on the Purnima of Phagun Maah of Hindu Calendar Bir Chilaray award editThe Directorate of Cultural Affairs Government of Assam instituted these awards in 2005 Theycomprise a shawl a citation and a cash award of Rs 100 000 7 8 Notes edit Assisted by his younger brother Sukladhwaj an able and dashing military general with the nickname Chilarai or Kite Prince as Diwan Prime Minister and Commander in Chief Sarkar 1992 74 Article Details Ht Syndication 3 March 2013 Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 Retrieved 2 June 2013 Nath 1989 p 28 Sukhabilasa Barma 2004 Bhawaiya Ethnomusicological Study Global Vision Publishing Ho pp 75 ISBN 978 81 8220 070 8 Retrieved 2 June 2013 Donald R Hopkins 15 September 2002 The Greatest Killer Smallpox in History University of Chicago Press pp 141 ISBN 978 0 226 35168 1 Retrieved 2 June 2013 BirChilaray Assam Online Portal Online assam gov in 1 April 2013 Archived from the original on 6 December 2012 Retrieved 2 June 2013 Chilaray Bir Chilaray Bir Chilaray History of Chilaray Kamata kingdom Bir Chilaray Divas Bir Chilaray Award Assaminfo com Retrieved 2 June 2013 http www samachar com Bir Chilaray Ganesh Gogoi Bhaben Saikia awards presented lcvkPDcbeja html permanent dead link References editJyoti Prasad Rajkhowa 2003 Generalissimo Chilarai and his times a historical biography Vikram Publishers Retrieved 2 June 2013 Guptajit Pathak 2008 Assam s history and its graphics Mittal Publications pp 132 ISBN 978 81 8324 251 6 Retrieved 2 June 2013 Sarkar J N 1992 Chapter IV Early Rulers of Koch Bihar In Barpujari H K ed The Comprehensive History of Assam Vol 2 Guwahati Assam Publication Board Nath D 1989 History of the Koch Kingdom C 1515 1615 Mittal Publications pp 5 6 ISBN 8170991099 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chilarai amp oldid 1211534729, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
