Q. Who established the Varman dynasty, the earliest historically recorded royal dynasty of ancient Assam?
Answer: Pushyavarman
Notes: The Varman dynasty (c. 350–650 CE) was the first historically documented dynasty of the Kamarupa kingdom in ancient Assam, established by Pushyavarman. Founded as a contemporary of the Gupta Empire, it transitioned from a subordinate state to an independent kingdom under rulers like Mahendravarman. The dynasty is best known for its most illustrious ruler, Bhaskaravarman, who established alliances with Harshavardhana and hosted the Chinese traveler Xuanzang.