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History Of Odisha Ancient History Of Odisha
Today’s Topic
1.Sources of history of Odisha
2.Kingdoms of Odisha
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SOURCES OF HISTORY OF ODISHA
Epics
Buddhist & Jaina Sources
Literary Sources
Foreign Accounts
Inscriptions
Coins
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Epics
Mahabharata and Ramayana mention
Kalinga and Odra, with details about
rivers, cities, and legendary kings.
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Jaina Sources:
Describe cities like Rayapura and Dantapura
Buddhist Sources:
Mention Kalinga and Utkala
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UDRA OR ODRA
Bharatmuni: Natyasastra
Manu Samhita
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KALINGA
Vana Parva of Mahabharata
Megasthenes' book Indica
Panini's Ashtadhyayi
Boudha literature (capital: Dantapur)
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Foreign Accounts on Ancient
Kalinga
Greek Historians:
Pilny, Diodorus, Curtius, and Plutarch
mention Kalinga
Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese pilgrim who visited
Odisha in 638-39 AD
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Inscriptions in Shaping Odisha's
History
Hatigumpha inscription
Inscriptions from Somavamsi and Ganga
Asokan stone edicts
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Coins in Odisha's History
Types of Coins in Odisha:
Punch-marked Coins
Puri-Kushana Coins
Gupta Coins Somavamsi Gold Coin
Kalachuri Coins
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Punch-marked Coins:
4th century B.C. to 4th century A.D.
Silver and copper, bearing punch marks of
sun, animals, birds, trees, humans, and
geometric designs.
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Puri-Kushana Coins:
Found across Odisha from Mayurbhanj to
Ganjam
Gupta Coins:
Found in Bhanapur, Khiching, and Angul
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Somavamsi Gold Coin
Found in Junagarh, depicting the image of
Gaja-Laxmi, belonging to the 9th- 11th
centuries AD.
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Kalachuri Coins:
Issued in gold, silver, and copper, found in
Sonepur, Khurda, and Jonk river valley,
providing insights into rulers like
Ratnadeva, Prithvideva, and Gangeyadeva.
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Kalachuri Coins:
Issued in gold, silver, and copper, found in
Sonepur, Khurda, and Jonk river valley,
providing insights into rulers like
Ratnadeva, Prithvideva, and Gangeyadeva.
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Sub-regional Kingdoms during Gupta Rule
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DYNASTY:
Mathara Dynasty
Nala Dynasty
Meghas Dynasty
Nagas Dynasty
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Mathara Dynasty
4th and 5th centuries CE.
Present-day Ganjam district in north and
the Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh in
the south.
FOUNDER: Vishakavarman (350A.D-360A.D)
CAPITAL: Parlakhemundi
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Maharaja Saktivarman transferred his
capital from Singhapura to Pishtapura in
South Kalinga.
Anantasaktivarman shifted his
headquarters from Pishtapura to
Singhapura.
Nanda pravanjana varnam was the last
ruler of the Mathara dynasty
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Nala Dynasty
Ruled parts of present-day Chhattisgarh
and Odisha during the 6th century CE.
Their core territory included the areas
around Bastar and Koraput districts.
They ruled over parts of Trikalinga region.
Their capital was at Pushkari (Bastar
district).
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Nala Dynasty
Inscriptions of three kings mention them as
members of the Nala family:
Arthapati,
Bhavadatta
Skandavarman.
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Nala Dynasty
Arthapati is known from a copper-plate
inscription and coins.
His only known inscription was issued from
Pushkari Ridhi Pushkari
The inscription suggests that the king was a
devotee of Maheshvara (Shiva) and
Mahasena (Kartikeya).
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Nala Dynasty
last known king of the Nala dynasty:
Skandavarman
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MEGHAS DYNASTY
The Mahameghavahanas established their
empire in Kosala.
They ruled over parts of Sambalpur,
Sundergarh and Balangir districts of Odisha.
The last ruler of this dynasty was Mahendra
Megha.
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NAGA DYNASTY
They ruled over parts of modern day
Keonjhar and Dhenkanal districts.
As per Asanpat Inscription, a Naga king
named Satrubhanja defeated the
Devaputras (Kushanas and Murundas).
Another important king of this dynasty was
Maharaja Sri Disabhanja.
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NAGA DYNASTY
They ruled over parts of modern day
Keonjhar and Dhenkanal districts.
As per Asanpat Inscription, a Naga king
named Satrubhanja defeated the
Devaputras (Kushanas and Murundas).
Another important king of this dynasty was
Maharaja Sri Disabhanja.
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1. Kalinga is described in which part of the Mahabharata?
A. Vana Parva
B. Shanti Parva
C. Uttara Parva
D. None of these
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1. Kalinga is described in which part of the Mahabharata?
A. Vana Parva
B. Shanti Parva
C. Uttara Parva
D. None of these
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2. According to the Mahabharata the capital city of ancient Kalinga was:
A. Kalinga Kataka
B. Dantapur
C. Vijayanagar
D. Toshali
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2. According to the Mahabharata the capital city of ancient Kalinga was:
A. Kalinga Kataka
B. Dantapur
C. Vijayanagar
D. Toshali
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3. Odisha is believed to have derived its name from
A. Orya
B. Urya
C. Udyayan
D. Odra
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3. Odisha is believed to have derived its name from
A. Orya
B. Urya
C. Udyayan
D. Odra
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4. Which of the following historical names of Odisha are mentioned in
Kalidas'a Raghuvamsam?
A. Odra
B. Kalinga
C. Utkala
D. Both (b) & (c)
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4. Which of the following historical names of Odisha are mentioned in
Kalidas'a Raghuvamsam?
A. Odra
B. Kalinga
C. Utkala
D. Both (b) & (c)
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5. Which of the following ancient works describes Odras as an ancient
people?
A. Mahabharat
B. Manu Samhita
C. Ramayana
D. Jatak Katha
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5. Which of the following ancient works describes Odras as an ancient
people?
A. Mahabharat
B. Manu Samhita
C. Ramayana
D. Jatak Katha
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6.Who was the founder of the Mathara kingdom in Kalinga?
A. Saktivarman
B. Umavarman
C. Vishakha Varman
D. Chandravarman
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6.Who was the founder of the Mathara kingdom in Kalinga?
A. Saktivarman
B. Umavarman
C. Vishakha Varman
D. Chandravarman
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7 . Who was the first Mathara ruler to assume the title "Lord of Kalinga"?
A. Vishakha Varman
B. Umavarman
C. Sankarvarma
D. Anantasaktivarman
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7 . Who was the first Mathara ruler to assume the title "Lord of Kalinga"?
A. Vishakha Varman
B. Umavarman
C. Sankarvarma
D. Anantasaktivarman
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8 . Which king expanded the Mathara territory up to the Krishna River and
defeated the Salankayanas?
A. Saktivarman
B. Vishakha Varman
C. Umavarman
D. Anantasaktivarman
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8 . Which king expanded the Mathara territory up to the Krishna River and
defeated the Salankayanas?
A. Saktivarman
B. Vishakha Varman
C. Umavarman
D. Anantasaktivarman
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9. Where did King Saktivarman relocate the Mathara capital to after
expanding the kingdom?
A. Sripura
B. Sunagara
C. Pishtapura
D. Simhapura
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9. Where did King Saktivarman relocate the Mathara capital to after
expanding the kingdom?
A. Sripura
B. Sunagara
C. Pishtapura
D. Simhapura
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10 . Who was the last ruler of the Mathara dynasty?
A. Prabhanjanavarman
B. Nandapravanjanavarman
C. Chandravarman
D. Vishakha Varman
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10 . Who was the last ruler of the Mathara dynasty?
A. Prabhanjanavarman
B. Nandapravanjanavarman
C. Chandravarman
D. Vishakha Varman
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11 . Which regions did the Nala dynasty primarily rule over?
A. Gujarat and Rajasthan
B. Chhattisgarh and Odisha
C. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
D. Punjab and Haryana
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11 . Which regions did the Nala dynasty primarily rule over?
A. Gujarat and Rajasthan
B. Chhattisgarh and Odisha
C. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
D. Punjab and Haryana
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12 . What was the capital of the Nala dynasty?
A. Nandivardhana
B. Pushkari
C. Simhapura
D. Pishtapura
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12 . What was the capital of the Nala dynasty?
A. Nandivardhana
B. Pushkari
C. Simhapura
D. Pishtapura
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13 . Which king of the Nala dynasty is known for issuing coins that suggest
his sovereign status?
A. Arthapati
B. Bhavadatta
C. Varaharaja
D. Skandavarman
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13 . Which king of the Nala dynasty is known for issuing coins that suggest
his sovereign status?
A. Arthapati
B. Bhavadatta
C. Varaharaja
D. Skandavarman
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14 . Who was the last known king of the Nala dynasty?
A. Bhavadatta
B. Skandavarman
C. Varaharaja
D. Stambha
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14 . Who was the last known king of the Nala dynasty?
A. Bhavadatta
B. Skandavarman
C. Varaharaja
D. Stambha
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15 . The capital of Kalinga according to Jain and Buddhist literature in
ancient times was-
A. Toshali
B. Dantapur
C. Kalinga Pattnam
D. Kosala
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15 . The capital of Kalinga according to Jain and Buddhist literature in
ancient times was-
A. Toshali
B. Dantapur
C. Kalinga Pattnam
D. Kosala
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16 . Who were the rulers of Kalinga before the establishment of Maurya
dynasty?
A. Rashtrakutas
B. Matharas
C. Nandas
D. Nalas
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16 . Who were the rulers of Kalinga before the establishment of Maurya
dynasty?
A. Rashtrakutas
B. Matharas
C. Nandas
D. Nalas
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17 . King Asoka became Buddhist after he was horrified with the tyranny of
Kalinga War. It was in:
A. 258 BC
B. 200 BC
C. 261 BC
D. 327 BC
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17 . King Asoka became Buddhist after he was horrified with the tyranny of
Kalinga War. It was in:
A. 258 BC
B. 200 BC
C. 261 BC
D. 327 BC
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18 . What was the capital of Kalinga after its annexation with Magadha
empire?
A. Tosali
B. Samapa
C. Sisupalgarh
D. Dantapura
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18 . What was the capital of Kalinga after its annexation with Magadha
empire?
A. Tosali
B. Samapa
C. Sisupalgarh
D. Dantapura
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19 . Hathigumpha inscription in Udayagiri near Bhubaneswar gives
information about which dynasty of ancient Odisha?
A. Chedi dynasty
B. Ganga dynasty
C. Satvahana dynasty
D. None of these
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19 . Hathigumpha inscription in Udayagiri near Bhubaneswar gives
information about which dynasty of ancient Odisha?
A. Chedi dynasty
B. Ganga dynasty
C. Satvahana dynasty
D. None of these
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20 . Nala dynasty (4-5 century AD) was centered around which modern
districts of Odisha?
A. Ganjam and Gajapati
B. Cuttack and Khordha
C. Malkangiri and Ganjam
D. Koraput and Kalahandi
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20 . Nala dynasty (4-5 century AD) was centered around which modern
districts of Odisha?
A. Ganjam and Gajapati
B. Cuttack and Khordha
C. Malkangiri and Ganjam
D. Koraput and Kalahandi
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21 . The Meghas ruled over which part of Kosala?
A. North Kosala
B. East Kosala
C. South Kosala
D. West Kosala
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21 . The Meghas ruled over which part of Kosala?
A. North Kosala
B. East Kosala
C. South Kosala
D. West Kosala
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22 . Which among these is not a principality of Kalinga during the Guptas?
A. Kottura
B. Erandapalla
C. Kongoda
D. Devarashtra
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22 . Which among these is not a principality of Kalinga during the Guptas?
A. Kottura
B. Erandapalla
C. Kongoda
D. Devarashtra
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23 . Which Mathora king declared himself as Lord of the Kalinga?
A. Visakhavarman
B. Shaktivarman
C. Prabhanjanavarman
D. Umavarman
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23 . Which Mathora king declared himself as Lord of the Kalinga?
A. Visakhavarman
B. Shaktivarman
C. Prabhanjanavarman
D. Umavarman
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24 . Who among the following transferred his capital from Simhapura to
Pishtapura?
A. Umavarman
B. Vishakavarman
C. Shaktivarman
D. None of these
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24 . Who among the following transferred his capital from Simhapura to
Pishtapura?
A. Umavarman
B. Vishakavarman
C. Shaktivarman
D. None of these
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25 . The territory of the Sailodbhava dynasty was known
A. Kalinga Dynasty
B. Kalinga Mandala
C. Kongoda Desh
D. Kangoda Mandala
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25 . The territory of the Sailodbhava dynasty was known
A. Kalinga Dynasty
B. Kalinga Mandala
C. Kongoda Desh
D. Kangoda Mandala
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HOME WORK
26. The famous Kalinga War took place in which year? 28. The Kalinga War is known for which significant event in
A) 261 BCE Ashoka's life?
B) 326 BCE A) His expansion into South India
C) 210 BCE B) His renouncement of violence
D) 185 BCE C) His defeat in the war
D) His alliance with Kalinga
27. Who was the ruler of Magadha who fought the Kalinga
War? 29. Who was the first historical ruler of Odisha?
A) Chandragupta Maurya A) Kharavela
B) Ashoka B) Ashoka
C) Bindusara C) Mahapadma Nanda
D) Samudragupta D) Samudragupta
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30.Kharavela, the ruler of Kalinga, belonged to which
dynasty?
A) Maurya
B) Chedi
C) Gupta
D) Nanda
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