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Kharavela
Emperor of Kalinga
| Kharavela | |
|---|---|
Extent of Kalinga under the rule of Maha - Meghavahana king Kharavela c. 180 - 80 BCE | |
| Tenure | c. 193–180 BCE |
| Predecessor | possibly Vriddharaja (a.k.a.
Vudharaja) |
| Successor | possibly Vakradeva (a.k.a.The Life and Achievements of Kharavela - History DiscussionVakadepa) |
| Born | c. 217 BCE |
| Died | c. 180 BCE |
| Spouse | Sindhula of Sampath [2] |
| Dynasty | Mahameghavahana |
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| Religion | Jainism |
Kharavela[a] was the emperor of Kalinga (present-day eastern coast of India) from 193 to 180 BC.
The primary source for Kharavela is his rock-cut Hathigumpha inscription. The inscription is undated, only four of its 17 lines are completely legible, others unclear, variously interpreted and disputed by scholars. The inscription written with Jainism-related phrases recites a year by year record of his reign and panegyrically credits him with public infrastructure projects, welfare activiti Kharavela - Wikipedia TAT