page_title: History of Beltola
section_title: Koch rulers of Beltola
hierarchical_section_title: History of Beltola / Koch rulers of Beltola
caption_attribution_description: English: Tribal woman selling locally produced vegetables in Beltola Market. Took the photograph on 9 September, 2012
context_page_description: Beltola is a prime residential area in the southern part of Guwahati, Assam. It is an adjoining area of the Dispur Capital Complex, the capital of Assam. Though most of the buildings and roads were newly constructed, Beltola has a long history which dates back mythical ages. During Ahom reign, Beltola was a small Koch kingdom, whose ruler assisted in the administration of the Borphukan in Guwahati, the Ahom Viceroy of Lower Assam and in maintaining relations with the communities of Khasi Hills. The Kingdom of Beltola survives under the British rule and it existed till India's independence in 1947 CE.
context_section_description: 1. Raja Gaj Narayan Dev (brother of Parikshit Narayan, last ruler of Koch Hajo, brother of Balinarayan, first Koch ruler of Darrang).
  2. Raja Shivendra Narayan Dev (Son of Raja Gaj Narayan)
  3. Raja Gandharva Narayan Dev (Son of Raja Shivendra Narayan):
  Raja Gandharva Narayan Dev witnessed the climax of Ahom-Mughal conflict. When he was still a prince, he joined the Ahom forces led by Lachit Borphukan against the invading Mughal forces led by Raja Ram Singh I of Amber and participated in the famous Battle of Saraighat, in which the Ahoms won a decisive victory against the Mughals. After this victory, Lachit Borphukan, after obtaining permission from Ahom king Swargadeo Udayaditya Singha, installed Gandharva Narayan as the king of Beltola.
  4. Raja Uttam Narayan Dev (Son of Raja Gandharva Narayan Dev)
  5. Raja Dhwaja Narayan Dev (Son of Raja Uttam Narayan Dev)
  6. Raja Jay Narayan Dev (Son of Raja Dhwaja Narayan Dev)
  7. Raja Lambodar Narayan Dev (Son of Raja Jay Narayan Dev):
  Raja Lambodar Narayan Dev witnessed the fall of Ahom supremacy and the decline of Ahom Kingdom in Assam. The British, after driving the Burmese invaders out of Assam, became the new masters of Brahmaputra valley. In October, 1826 CE, Raja Lombodar Narayan Dev signed an ordinance with the British East India Company, acknowledging their supremacy. Raja Lambodar Narayan Dev married a Manipuri Princess, who was accompanied by a caravan of Manipuri people. These Manipuri people were settled in Beltola, and their settlement was known as Manipuri Basti (not to be confused with Manipuri Basti of present-day Guwahati City. Both places are different). As time passes by, these Manipuri people left Beltola and migrated to other places
  8. Raja Lokpal Narayan Dev (Son of Raja Lambodar Narayan Dev):
  Raja Lokpal Narayan Dev succeeded Raja Lambodar Narayan Dev as the new ruler of Beltola. It was during his reign, the British reduced the status of Beltola from Kingdom to that of a Mouza or revenue circle. The status of the ruler was reduced to that of an official post of Mouzadar, one who collects revenue and administers the Mouza. Yet, some of the terms and conditions were framed in favour of Raja Lokpal Narayan Dev. Beltola Mouza was listed specially in the category of Raj Mouza. The rulers of Beltola were allowed to retain the title of Raja in their names and the official post of Mouzadar  would be held hereditarily by the royal family of Beltola. Still communication letters between Raja Lokpal Narayan Dev and the British officials suggested that the Raja Lokpal Narayan Dev was not happy with the treatment meted out by British towards him. Raja Lokpal Narayan Dev married Padmavati Devi alias Padumi. She was the daughter of the king of Mayong. The couple had three sons, Amrit Narayan Dev, Chandra Narayan Dev and Lakshmi Narayan Dev. Raja Lokpal Narayan Dev died in 1863 CE.
  9. Raja Amrit Narayan Dev (Son of Raja Lokpal Narayan Dev):
  Raja Amrit Narayan Dev was the elder son of Raja Lokpal Narayan Dev and succeeded his father as the ruler of Beltola. He married Rani Lambeswari Devi, who was a princess of the neighbouring kingdom of Dimorua. The couple was childless. During his reign, due to some irregularity in the payment of revenue by him, the British Government officially reduced the size of the Beltola Mouza.
  10. Raja Chandra Narayan Dev (Son of Raja Lokpal Narayan Dev):
  Raja Chandra Narayan Dev succeeded his elder brother, Raja Amrit Narayan Dev as the ruler of Beltola. Raja Chandra Narayan Dev was not only an efficient ruler but also a shrewd businessman.  His business of selling elephants earned him lot of profits. For business purpose he had to visit Calcutta frequently. Therefore, for his convenience in staying there, he constructed a mansion, which was known as Beltola House. He was also active in social activities and in the act of charity. The 1897 Assam earthquake rocked Assam and its neighbouring regions causing massive loss of lives and property. Raja Chandra Narayan Dev extended aid and relief to the earthquake victims and helped them in getting back to the
caption: Women from various indigenous ethnic communities engaged in business in Historical Beltola Haat or Beltola Bazaar
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