 It was Koch King Naranarayan who founded Barnagar.The present Barpeta District formed an integral part of the Koch-Hajo, and the Ahom Kingdom till British Administration took over.From the ancient period, Barpeta witnessed the rule of the Varmans, (380-654) the Salasthamas, (655-985) the Palas, (985-1260) the Kamatas (1260–1509) & the Koches from 1509.