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The last of the Kachari Kings, Raja Gobind Chandra was assassinated by a group of seditious persons with the help of some of his personal attendents on April, 24, 1830 at Haritikar. In absence of natural heirs, his territroy lapsed to the british under the terms of an agreement executed in 1826.
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Brief Background
In December 1706 the Kachari King Tamradhaja whose capital was at Maibong on the bank of the Mahur River was invaded by the most powerful Ahom king Rudra Singha. Being defeated by the Ahom King Tamradhaja fled southwards to Khaspur.From this time onwards the Kachari princes seemed to have settled in the plains of Cachar their court being located at Khaspur. The Kachari King Suradarpa Narayan set himself to recognise the people and improve the capital Brick buit palaces and temples were constructed in different parts of Khaspur. It is said that the demoness Hirimba whom the second Pandava Bhima married resided in this place. Hence the kingdom was named Hirimba kingdom in memory of the demoness.
Objective
The first connection of British with the District dates from 1762 when Mr.Verelst marched from Chittogong to assist the Manipuri king Jay Singha who had been driven from his throne by the Burmese and halted with his army at Jatrapur near the present Silchar town. The army remained there for about a year but due to death and disease among the army Mr Verelst could not proceed further and was ultimately recalled.
Benefits
The next historical event of importance was the formal conversion of King Krishna Chandra to Hinduism in 1770. A few years later last prince Gobinda Chandra was driven from throne by Marjit Singha of Manipur with the help of the Burmese. Afterwards the Burmese drove Marjit Singha from this place to Surma Valley. But the British Govt. which was in possession of Sylhet expelled the Burmese and handed back the district to Gobinda Chandra.
