Egarosindur
is a village in Kishorganj. The village is situated on the east side of the
river Brahmaputra. The name of this village is found in the Akbornama by
the historian Abul Fazal. There is a debate among historians about the history
of Egarosindur. Some engraved silver coins, iron-axes, lances and bows and
arrows were discovered there presumed to be from the 10th B.C. historians also
believe that Egarosindur was inhabited since 1000B.C., i.e. the time of the
Murza. There lived many tribals named choch and hajong. Egarosindur was a
centre of trade and commerce.
In 380
AD Egarosindur was under the reign of Dobak state. After that this region was
reigned by the King of Kamarupa. Another historical analyses prove that in 8th
century Egarosindur was an important river port where Muslim traders exported
and imported their product with Rome and Paris. In the 10th century Egarosindur
was under the control of Azhaba, a king of Hazradi. Azbaha triumph over this
land by defeated King Botong. But after some years Azbaha was beaten by Bebuid
Raza and Bebuid Raza was the first popular king of this land. In his time,
Egarosindur was reborn again. He built spectacular palaces, forts, big canals,
temples etc...
In the
second part of the 10th century king Srishochandra controlled this land. After
that this area might be governed by Shen king and then it is included with the
land of Kamarupa. In the beginning of 14th century the king of Goura, Firoz
Shah succeed to win Egarosindur. In 1338 Sultan Fakruddin Mubarak Shah take the
authorization of this ancient land. It was seemed that when Sultan was in a
critical position, he took shelter in Egarosindur. In 1577 Isa Khan declared
Egarosindur a sovereign state. In his age this place appeared as a remarkable
place of trade and commerce. In the fort of Egarosindur there held a massive
battle between Isa Khan and Mansingh, the general of Akbar. But in the battle
field Mansingh was greatly impressed by the boldness and hospitality of Isa
Khan. In one stage when they carried out a duel, Mansingh’s sword broke down.
Isa Khan did not took his life and most surprisingly he offered his own sword
to Mansingh. He said, "I could not kill any helpless person". And
then they made an agreement in the battle field. Akbar granted Isa Khan a
jaigir lease over 22 pargonas. After Isa Khan, Egarosindur as a distinct entity
was again lost to history. In the reign of Shahjahan in 1638, the king of Assam
attacked Egarosindur. Though he was not competent to defeat the warrior of
Shahjahan, he destructed this land ruthlessly when he fled away from the battle
field.
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