Orissa
Orissa was originally inhabited by the aboriginal tribes, the Buiyas and Gonds.
They confined themselves to the forest and hills when the Dravidian race settled
here. Orissa was known as Kalinga in the early period. Kalinga is related with
the greatest Mauryan empire ruler Ashoka who on seeing the horrors of war in
his battle with the Kalingan army abandoned warfare and, embraced Buddhism.
In the second century AD Kharavela established a strong rule . The Guptas dominated
over this region in about the 4th century AD. Till the 10th century Orissa witnessed
the rule of the Bhaumakara dynasty, followed by the Soma dynasty. From the 11th
to 12th century. The Gangas became prominent. The Muslims Sultanate their influence
on Orissa during the 13th and 14th centuries.
This continued till 1568. This was followed by the rule of the Mughals which
lasted till the death of Aurangzeb. After his death the Mughal power which declined
bringing in the influence of the Nawab off Bengal who ruled it till he ceded
this territory over Orissa began in about 1803 AD when the Marathas were suppressed
by the diplomatic treaty's of the East India Company. It was only in 1949 that
the state of Orissa attained its present status.
PURI
Is a holy shrine of Hinduism,Puri is home of Lord Jagannath,the ancientholy
town of puri today presents a dual personality .The old town ,spread a a Kilometre
. away from the castline ,is characterized by lofty temple shrines.
BHUBANESHWAR
Literally meaning "the abode of the terrestrial Lord " Bhubaneshwar
typifies Orrisa , traditional,deeply religious and modern .The city hides with
in its fold a history stretches at least as far back as 2,2000 years from the
present.the city is today isa Curious and delightful blend of rular an urban
culture ,Bhubanesqaw is a where the temple spires rise higer than the palms.City
also forms an excellent base for exploring the charming , surroundings .History
,religion ,Sea Beaches ,Water sports wildlife .
KONARK
Standing alone amongst the sand dunes ,the Sun Temple ,also known as the Black
Pagoda .is the most striking example of kalinga architecture .The Temple is
designed a huge cariot of Sun God ,drawn by seven Exquistely carved and ornamented.
GOPALPUR ON SEA
Once an ancient seaport,Gopal pur today is a morden beach resort.A golden beach
fringed buy sand dunes and ruins of an old jetty from where ,in medievaltimes
,sailors set out to Indonesia,make for a relaxing holiday.
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