Murunda dynasty
Murunda dynasty | |||||||||
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| c. 2nd century CE–c. 3rd century CE | |||||||||
 Classical India | |||||||||
• Established | c. 2nd century CE | ||||||||
• Disestablished | c. 3rd century CE | ||||||||
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The Murunda dynasty ruled in the
Rulers
The following members of the Murunda family are known:
- Gana (2nd cen CE)
- Dhamadamadhara (Dharmatamadharasya) (3rd cen CE)
History
The Murunda dynasty likely ruled Utkala around the 2nd century and 3rd century CE.
Gana
Much of the information about King Gana is known from the Bhadrak inscription[1][2] which was issued in the 8th regnal year during his reign. The inscription was found near Bhadrakali Temple which brought there from the neighbouring village.[3] The language of the inscription is in Prakrit written in Middle or Kushana Brahmi script. The inscription refers to the land grant given by Maharaja Gana to the residents of Panida.[4]
Dhamadamadhara
Dhamadamadhara ruled over the region in around 3rd century CE. Under his reign, it has been noted that there were important diplomatic relations between
Inscriptions
| Find spot | Issued by | Regnal year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhadrak | Gana | 8 | Grant |
References
- JSTOR 44156572
- ^ Sircar, Dineshchandra (January 1951), "No. 23 — BHADRAK INSCRIPTION OF GANA ; REGNAL YEAR 8", in Chhabra, Bahadur Chand (ed.), Epigraphia Indica Volume 29, Archaeological Survey of India, pp. 169–174, EAN·UCC-13 5010010006895, retrieved 14 April 2021
- ^ Sircar 1951, p. 170.
- ^ Sircar 1951, p. 174.
- ^ a b Benudhar Patra (November 2011), Kalinga and Funan : A Study in Ancient Relations (PDF), Orissa Review, retrieved 4 April 2021
- . Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ISBN 978-0-8248-0368-1.
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