Chapter Six: The Relationship Between the Leaders of British India and Bhutan

Vocabulary terms and definitions focusing on the rulers, alliances, and key dates in the history of Cooch Behar and its relationship with Bhutan.

Cooch Behar

A region that was historically under the control of Bhutan.

Upendra Narayan

The king of Cooch Behar who requested Bhutan's assistance to defeat his cousin Dina Narayan and the Mughal force, and who died in 1763 CE.

Dina Narayan

The cousin of Upendra Narayan who sought the throne of Cooch Behar and joined hands with the Mughals to fight against him.

Mughal force

The military force that allied with Dina Narayan to fight against Upendra Narayan and was defeated by Bhutan.

Devendra Narayan

The four-year-old son of Upendra Narayan who became the king of Cooch Behar in 1763 CE and was killed in 1765 CE.

1763 CE

The year Upendra Narayan died and his four-year-old son, Devendra Narayan, became the new king of Cooch Behar.

1765 CE

The year Devendra Narayan was killed at a very young age.

Dhayendra Narayan

A cousin of Upendra Narayan who assumed the throne and became the new king of Cooch Behar following the death of Devendra Narayan.