UPSC History Optional · Paper I · 1993 · Q4 · 60 marks
Discuss the military activities of Kharavela of Kalinga. Do you think that his reign is significant for military expeditions alone?
- Chapter
- Early State and Society in Eastern India, Deccan and South India
- Topic
- Satavahanas and Kharavela
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