South AsiaAsia
Gajapati Empire
The Gajapati Empire was founded in Odisha by Kapilendra Deva, who replaced the Eastern Ganga dynasty. At its height it stretched from Bengal to the Kaveri region. It declined after wars with Vijayanagara and the Bengal and Golconda sultanates.
Key facts
| Dates | 1434 – 1541 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Kataka (Cuttack) |
| Founder | Kapilendra Deva |
| Religion(s) | Hinduism (Vaishnavism) |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.