Chandan of Kamata


Maharaja Chandan was the first king of Kamata-Koch kingdom. From the time Maharaja Chandan was enthroned the calculation of Cooch Behar Rajshak started. Under the rule of Maharaja Chandan many small Bhuiyans were defeated. Along with Kamatapur, Maharaja Chandan invaded small surrounding territories and brought those lands under his rule. He died in 1523 at the age of 40 after having ruling for 13 years.