{"id":18030,"date":"2023-11-29T10:12:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T10:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=18030"},"modified":"2023-11-29T10:12:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T10:12:56","slug":"meghavarman-dynasty-native-dynasties-post-mauryan-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/meghavarman-dynasty-native-dynasties-post-mauryan-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghavarman Dynasty &#8211; Native Dynasties &#8211; Post Mauryan Age"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"47045\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bannner-1600-x-1600-2400-x-1392-px-1280-x-300-px-1024x300.png\" alt=\"PSP 2025\" class=\"wp-image-47045\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The information about the Meghavarman dynasty that ruled over Orissa is available only through the <strong><em>Hathigumpha inscription. <\/em><\/strong>This inscription has been found in a Jain cave temple in Udayagiri hills near Bhubaneshwar. <strong><em>A king named Kharavela (2nd century B.C.) laid the inscription in Prakrit language and Brahmi script, which is a prashasti.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It records the chronology of the victories of Kharavela. According to this inscription:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kharavaela rebuilt his capital Kalinganagari that was destroyed in floods.<\/li><li>He repaired the irrigation canals that were constructed in Kalinga during the reign of Nandas.<\/li><li>He invaded Pataliputra twice and got enormous wealth.<\/li><li>He defeated Satavahanas and destroyed their cities.<\/li><li>He also defeated an alliance formed by the South Indian kingdoms of Pandya, Chola and Cheras.<\/li><li>He patronized Jainism.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e3e762ab623\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e3e762ab623\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/meghavarman-dynasty-native-dynasties-post-mauryan-age\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/meghavarman-dynasty-native-dynasties-post-mauryan-age\/#1_Q_Who_were_the_rulers_of_the_Meghvarman_Dynasty_during_the_Post-Mauryan_Age\" title=\"1. Q: Who were the rulers of the Meghvarman Dynasty during the Post-Mauryan Age?\">1. Q: Who were the rulers of the Meghvarman Dynasty during the Post-Mauryan Age?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/meghavarman-dynasty-native-dynasties-post-mauryan-age\/#2_Q_What_were_the_major_achievements_of_the_Meghvarman_Dynasty\" title=\"2. Q: What were the major achievements of the Meghvarman Dynasty?\">2. Q: What were the major achievements of the Meghvarman Dynasty?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/meghavarman-dynasty-native-dynasties-post-mauryan-age\/#3_Q_How_did_the_Meghvarman_Dynasty_contribute_to_the_political_landscape_of_the_time\" title=\"3. Q: How did the Meghvarman Dynasty contribute to the political landscape of the time?\">3. Q: How did the Meghvarman Dynasty contribute to the political landscape of the time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/meghavarman-dynasty-native-dynasties-post-mauryan-age\/#4_Q_What_led_to_the_decline_of_the_Meghvarman_Dynasty\" title=\"4. Q: What led to the decline of the Meghvarman Dynasty?\">4. Q: What led to the decline of the Meghvarman Dynasty?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/meghavarman-dynasty-native-dynasties-post-mauryan-age\/#5_Q_How_did_the_Meghvarman_Dynasty_influence_art_and_culture_during_their_rule\" title=\"5. Q: How did the Meghvarman Dynasty influence art and culture during their rule?\">5. Q: How did the Meghvarman Dynasty influence art and culture during their rule?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/meghavarman-dynasty-native-dynasties-post-mauryan-age\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/meghavarman-dynasty-native-dynasties-post-mauryan-age\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Q_Who_were_the_rulers_of_the_Meghvarman_Dynasty_during_the_Post-Mauryan_Age\"><\/span><strong>1. Q: Who were the rulers of the Meghvarman Dynasty during the Post-Mauryan Age?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Meghvarman Dynasty was founded by Maharaja Meghvarman during the 3rd century BCE. He was the first ruler of this dynasty, marking the beginning of its influence in the Post-Mauryan period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Q_What_were_the_major_achievements_of_the_Meghvarman_Dynasty\"><\/span><strong>2. Q: What were the major achievements of the Meghvarman Dynasty?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Meghvarman Dynasty is known for its contributions to art and architecture. They were patrons of Buddhist and Hindu religious structures, and their reign witnessed the construction of several stupas and temples. This cultural flourishing is a key aspect of their legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Q_How_did_the_Meghvarman_Dynasty_contribute_to_the_political_landscape_of_the_time\"><\/span><strong>3. Q: How did the Meghvarman Dynasty contribute to the political landscape of the time?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Meghvarman Dynasty played a crucial role in regional politics during the Post-Mauryan Age. Their rulers were actively involved in diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms, contributing to the socio-political stability of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Q_What_led_to_the_decline_of_the_Meghvarman_Dynasty\"><\/span><strong>4. Q: What led to the decline of the Meghvarman Dynasty?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The decline of the Meghvarman Dynasty is often attributed to internal conflicts and external invasions. Political instability, coupled with external pressures from neighboring states, contributed to the weakening and eventual decline of the dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Q_How_did_the_Meghvarman_Dynasty_influence_art_and_culture_during_their_rule\"><\/span><strong>5. Q: How did the Meghvarman Dynasty influence art and culture during their rule?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Meghvarman Dynasty significantly influenced the art and culture of the Post-Mauryan Age. They were patrons of both Buddhist and Hindu art, leading to the construction of impressive religious monuments. 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