Assam, Mlechchha Dynasty, Harjaravarman (815-832 AD), Bell Metal Unit, 3.15 gms, ‘Ha’ initials, uniface, extremely fine, very rare. Harjaravarman was a powerful and influential ruler who governed from his capital at Harruppesvara (modern-day Tezpur). He significantly consolidated the borders and administration of his kingdom, a legacy sealed by the issuance of the notable Tezpur rock edict. His reign marked a pivotal shift in the dynasty's political status and independence, as he was the first monarch to assume grand imperial titles such as Maharaja-Dhiraja, Parameswara, and Parama Bhattaraka. To further legitimize his rule within the mainstream Indian political and social framework, Harjaravarman was also the first ruler in his lineage to have his accession ceremony conducted with full Vedic rites. Beyond administration and statecraft, he was a prolific builder and patron of public works: • He commissioned the construction of a temple dedicated to Hetuka Sulin (a form of Shiva) at Harruppesvara. • He oversaw the excavation of a large and significant tank known as the Harjjara Pukuri or Hazarapukhuri in Tezpur, which remains in existence today.