The present work is based on first hand literaray, archaeological materials and deals with all aspects of the history and culture of a part of Western Orissa. Three districts of Orissa, viz. Sambalpur, Balangir and Kalahandi formed the eastern part of South Kosala in ancient and medieval periods. Though many pre-historic findings and scattered antiquities have been explored, the history and civilization of this part of Orissa has hitherto not been studied critically The present work is a very successful attempt to fulfil this desideratum. The book shows new horizon to the study of Mahanadi valley, its civilization and hints that flowed down the Mahanadi river. The author has left no stone unturned in his approach. The value of the work is also very much enhanced by the plates that are appended at the end.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jitamitra Prasad Singh Deo
J.P. Singh Deo (born 29th August 1946), is an individual field archaeologist, Khariar. He is credited with the discovery of pre-historic rock shelter paintings of Yogimath Donger & Ghatghumar, Copper plates, gold coins of sarabhapuriya dynasty, clay & stone Seals of Panduvamsi dynasty, Kalachuri coins, terra-cottas, beads, sculptures of many types and palm-leave manuscripts. With the presentation of his findings, “Khariar Branch Museumâ€, was opened by Govt. of Orissa in 1976. His few archaeological findings are presented to “Dr. N.K. Sahu Museumâ€, of Sambalpur University and Orissa State Museum. He is life Member of Institute of Historical Studies. Calcutta, Orissa History Congress, Red Cross Society and Utkal Sahitya Samaj. President of “Khariar Sahitya Samitiâ€, which has already celebrated its Cultural Profile of South Kosala, “Origin of Jagannath Deityâ€, “Tantric Art of Orissaâ€, “Character Assasination in Modern History of Orissaâ€, and has contributed to different research Journals, Bulletins, Periodicals, Magazines, Papers and edited Books. Receiver of “Ekamra Samanâ€, 2002 and has been facilitated by many Organisations.
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