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Mahameghavahana dynasty (Kalinga)

c. 150 BCE – c. 320 CE · about 470 years approximate dates

The Mahameghavahana dynasty ruled Kalinga after the decline of the Maurya Empire. Its third king, Kharavela, made South Kosala part of the kingdom and patronised Jainism, and he is known from the Hathigumpha inscription. Its capital was Toshali.

Key facts

Dates	c. 150 BCE – c. 320 CE
Region	South Asia
Continent	Asia
Capital	Toshali
Founder	Mahameghavahana
Religion(s)	Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism

Note on dates: Wikipedia dates it from the 2nd or 1st century BC to the early 4th century CE.

Before & after

Preceded by

Maurya Empire

Sources

Wikipedia – Mahameghavahana dynasty

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.