King Kharavela, the ruler of Kalinga in the 1st century BCE, is known primarily through his Hathigumpha inscription found in the Udayagiri caves near Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This inscription is a major source of information about his reign and achievements. The inscription repeatedly praises Jainism and mentions Kharavela's devotion to the Jaina faith, his reverence for Jaina monks, and his construction/repair of Jaina structures. This evidence strongly indicates that he was a devout patron of Jainism.
Which religion did King Kharavela patronise ?
Asked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 1 2025 · Topic: Post-Mauryan Period (Kalinga Power: Chedis (Kharavela))
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