GENESIS OF PRATAPGARH KINGDOM IN PRESENT KARIMGANJ DISTRICT OF ASSAM GERMANE TO MEDIEVAL PERIOD FROM 13TH CENTURY TO 18TH CENTURY

ELIZABETH I – ‘’ For, what is a family without a steward, a ship without a pilot, a flock without a shepherd, a body without a head, the same, I think, is a kingdom without the health and safety of a good monarch. “’ The term ‘’ kingdom ‘’ refers to a unit / domain/region having specific area ruled by a sovereign ruler. The domain of a kingdom also include its subjects over which the ruler has jurisdiction and influence over them. The ancient and medieval kingdom of India left its mark in our history, the legacy of which can be felt even today. Kingdoms like – Mauryan, Gupta, Sultanate, Mughals covers a significant part in our historical book. Assam is not an exceptional from these. Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom, Pratapgarh kingdom and many others left a lasting impression in the history of Assam. It can be assumed that the present concept ‘’ state ‘’ draws its legacy from the term “ kingdom’’.