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| The origin and early history of the land, known as Kalinga in ancient times, is lost in dim past, though it is mentioned in ancient Indian epics and other texts. In the beginning Orissa formed a part of the might Kalinga Kingdom. In 260 B. C. Ashoka, the gradson of Chandragupta Maurya, defeated the King of Kalinga. But soon the ashen taste of victory, following the bloody battle, filled Asoka with remorse and he renounced war and violence for ever and embraced Budddhism, the path of peace, picy, compassion and non-violence. Some of the Ashokan edicts found at Dhauli, near Bhubaneswar, reflect his change of heart and concern for the suffering masses. Soon after Ashoks's death Buddhism in Orissa declined and Jainism had the sway under the mighty arm of Kharvela until Budhism again became a popular faith in 2nd century B. C. Under Kharvela Orissa attained new heights in art, culture trade and commerce. |
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| Orissa Village Art Work |
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| Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary |
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| Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary |
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