Somavamshi dynasty
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The Somavamshi or Keshari dynasty ruled parts of present-day Odisha in eastern India between the 9th and the 12th centuries. Their capitals included Yayatinagara and Abhinava-Yayatinagara.
Lingaraj Temple
Brahmeswara Temple
Mukteshwar Temple Side View
Mukteswar Temple
Eastern Ganga dynasty
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The Eastern Ganga dynasty were a large medieval era dynasty that reigned from Kalinga from as early as the 5th century to the mid 20th century. They are known as "Eastern Gangas" to distinguish them f
Somavamshi dynasty
…Odisha, and their rule saw a remarkable shift from Buddhism to Brahmanism in the region. The Somavamshi rule ended in the early 12th century, when the Eastern Ganga ruler Anantavarman Chodaganga captured their territories. The Somavamshis may have been related to the Panduvamshis of Dakshina Kosala, whose rule in…
Illustration of a Kalinga mounted archer with a stallion, from the calligraphic Constitution of India (page 106).
Ancient Barbati fort Capital of Eastern ganga dynasty
Jagannath Temple at Puri, built by Maharaja Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva.
Main Temple Structure, Konark Sun Temple