The Varman dynasty of Kamarupa reigned from 350 to 650 A.D. Pushya Varman the first historical ruler established this dynasty in 350 AD. This dynasty became vassals of the Gupta empire, but as the power of the Guptas waned, Mahendra Varman (470-494) performed two horse sacrifices and threw off the imperial yoke.
This dynasty is sometimes called the Naraka or Bhauma dynasty since it traces its lineage to the Naraka, Bhagadatta and Vajradatta. This dynasty was followed by the dynasty of Salasthambha. Perhaps the most famous was monarch of this dynasty was the last, Bhaskar Varman who claimed be a descendant from god Vishnu, accompanied King Harsha Vardhana to religious processions from Pataliputra to Kannauj.
This dynasty is sometimes called the Naraka or Bhauma dynasty since it traces its lineage to the Naraka, Bhagadatta and Vajradatta. This dynasty was followed by the dynasty of Salasthambha. Perhaps the most famous was monarch of this dynasty was the last, Bhaskar Varman who claimed be a descendant from god Vishnu, accompanied King Harsha Vardhana to religious processions from Pataliputra to Kannauj.
Rulers
- 350-374 Pushya Varman
- 374-398 Samudra Varman
- 398-422 Bala Varman
- 422-446 Kalyana Varman
- 446-470 Ganapati Varman alias Ganendra Varman
- 470-494 Mahendra Varman alias Surendra Varman
- 494-518 Narayana Varman
- 518-542 Bhuti Varman alias Mahabhuti Varman
- 542-566 Chandramukha Varman
- 566-590 Sthita Varman
- 590-595 Susthita Varman
- 595-600 Supratisthita Varman
- 600-650 Bhaskar Varman
- 650-655 Avanti Varman
