The Nāgas will be the followers of Virūpākṣa (Pāli: Virūpakkha), one of the 4 Heavenly Kings who guards the western path. They act as guards upon Mount Sumeru, shielding the dēvas of Trāyastriṃśa from attacks via the asuras. The maritime prowess in the Naga Empire more bolstered its trade networks. https://128.199.208.170/