Mathara dynasty

The Mathara (IAST: Māṭhara) dynasty ruled in the Kalinga region of eastern India during 4th and 5th centuries CE. Their territory included parts of the area between the present-day Ganjam district of Odisha in north and the Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh in the south. They appear to have been overthrown by the Pitrbhakta dynasty. Contents   1Genealogy 2History 2.1Shaktivarman 2.2Prabhanjanavarman 2.3Anantakshaktivarman 3Inscriptions 4References 4.1Bibliography 5External links Genealogy

Loam

Loam (in geology and soil science) is soil composed mostly of sand (particle size > 63 micrometres (0.0025 in)), silt (particle size > 2 micrometres (7.9×10−5 in)), and a smaller amount of clay (particle size < 2 micrometres (7.9×10−5 in)). By weight, its mineral composition is about 40–40–20% concentration of sand–silt–clay, respectively. These proportions can vary to a degree, however, and result in different types of loam soils: sandy loam,

Brahmani River

The Brahmani is a major seasonal river in the Odisha state of eastern India. The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers, and flows through the districts of Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Jajapur and Kendrapara. Together with the river Baitarani, it forms a large delta before emptying into the Bay of Bengal at Dhamra. It is the second widest river in Odisha after Mahanadi . Contents   1Sources 2Length and catchment 3Irrigation projects 4References Sources

Raja Basudev High School

Raja Basu Dev High School is an Indian school located in Debagarh (also known as Deogarh), Odisha. Contents   1History 2Alumni 3See also 4References History It was established in 1882 by Raja Basudev Sudhal Dev, the ruler of the princely state of Bamra (also known as Bamada). Originally known as Raja Kumar High School and based in a royal palace, it later moved to its own

Bamra State

Bamra State or Bamanda State, covering an area of 5149 km2, was one of the princely states of India during the period of the British Raj, its capital was in Debagarh (Deogarh). Bamra State acceded to India in 1948. The state was located in a hilly area between the Mahanadi valley and the Chhota Nagpur Plateau. Most of its territory was forest, producing timber and lac but said to be rich

Shimoga district

Shimoga district, officially known as Shivamogga district, is a district in the Karnataka state of India. A major part of Shimoga district lies in the Malnad region or the Sahyadri. Shimoga city is its administrative centre. Jog Falls view point is a major tourist attraction. As of 2011 Shimoga district has a population of 17,52,753. There are seven taluks: Soraba, Sagara, Hosanagar, Shimoga, Shikaripura, Thirthahalli, and Bhadravathi. Channagiri and Honnali were part of Shimoga district until 1997 when they became part of the

Nyamati

Nyamati is taluk place located in Davangere District of the Karnataka state, India. It is approximately 108 km south of Davangere and 26 km north of Shivamogga. Contents   1Etymology 2Population 3History 4Geography 5References Etymology It is believed that the name Nyamati was derived from earlier Kannada word Nelavarti and which has later transformed to Nyamati. Population The village with total 6023 families residing. The Nyamati

Malik Kafur

Malik Kafur (died 1316), also known as Taj al-Din Izz al-Dawla, was a prominent slave-general of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji. He was captured by Alauddin’s general Nusrat Khan during the 1299 invasion of Gujarat, and rose to prominence in the 1300s. As a commander of Alauddin’s forces, Kafur defeated the Mongol invaders in 1306. Subsequently, he led a series of expeditions in

J. H. Patel

Jayadevappa Halappa Patel (Kannada:ಜಯದೇವಪ್ಪ ಹಾಲಪ್ಪ ಪಟೇಲ್; 1 October 1930 – 12 December 2000) was the 15th Chief Minister of Karnataka from 31 May 1996 to 7 October 1999. Contents   1Biography 2Political career 3References 4External links Biography J.H. Patel was born on 1 October 1930 in Kariganur, now in Davanagere district, Karnataka. A Graduate in Law, he married Sarvamangala and

Harihar

Harihara ( also called Harihar) is a city in Davanagere District in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of the Harihara Taluk. Harihara is famous for Harihareshwara temple, also known as “Dakshina Kashi”, and as the “Industrial Hub of central Karnataka.” Harihara is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, 275 kilometres north of Bangalore. Harihar