Western Odisha

Western part of the Indian state of Odisha 20°35′N 84°28′E / 20.58°N 84.47°E / 20.58; 84.47 Western Odisha (also known as Paschim Odisha) is the western part of the state of Odisha in India, extending from the Kalahandi district in the south to the Sundargarh district in the north.[citation needed] History Historically it has been included within the larger region of Greater Kalinga. Its territory has been ruled by various dynasties, including: Mahameghavahana dynasty: 2nd or 1st century BC to early 4th century CE. The primary source is King Kharavela's rock-cut Hathigumpha inscription. Gupta Empire Bhauma-Kara dynasty Somavamshi dynasty: Somavamshi King Janamajaya-I Mahabhavagupta (c. 882–922 CE) consolidated the eastern part of his kingdom comprising the modern undivided Sambalpur and Bolangir districts and established a matrimonial relationship with the Bhauma-Kara dynasty ruling over modern coastal Odisha. After Uddyotakeshari (c. 1040–1065 CE), the Somavamshi kingdom declined gradually. After the decline of the Somavamshis the area came under the Telugu Chodas for a short period. The last Telugu Choda king of south Kosala was Somesvara III, who was defeate