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Who was the Successors of Kharavela?

History is silent about the death of Kharavela. It is not known whether he lived after his thirteenth regal year or not. It is also not known if Kharavela, like Chandragupta Maurya before him, abdicated his throne and disappeared into oblivion to live the Jaina way of life for salvation. But, the Mahameghavahana dynasty continued to rule in Kalinga after [...]

By S. Priyadarshini|2015-08-08T11:31:20+05:30November 29, 2014|History of India|Comments Off

Hathigumpha Inscription: A Notable Inscription of Kharavela

The Hatigumpha Inscription of Kharavela is one of the few notable inscriptions which throw much light on ancient Indian history. It is comparable only to the inscriptions of Asoka and Samudragupta in respect of its historical significance. No other inscription of India presents the details of the year-wise achievements of a ruler as does the Hatigumpha Inscription. Image Source: [...]

By S. Priyadarshini|2015-08-08T11:31:27+05:30November 29, 2014|History of India|Comments Off