Mahameghavahana Dynasty: Map & History
The Mahameghavahana dynasty 2nd or 1st century BCE to early 4th century CE) was an ancient ruling dynasty of Kalinga after the decline of the Maurya Empire.
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The Mahameghavahana dynasty 2nd or 1st century BCE to early 4th century CE) was an ancient ruling dynasty of Kalinga after the decline of the Maurya Empire. In the first century BCE, the Satavahanas conquered Kalinga and Kosala. During the reign of Kharavela, the third king of Mahameghavahana dynasty, South Kosala became an integral part of the kingdom. He patronised Jainism, but did not discriminate against other religions. He is known by his Hathigumpha inscription.
Modern Countries Once Part of Mahameghavahana Dynasty
At its mapped extent, Mahameghavahana Dynasty covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Mahameghavahana Dynasty's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Mahameghavahana Dynasty: Key Facts
| Religion | Jainism |
|---|---|
| Form of government | monarchy |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q6733051 (CC0).
Mahameghavahana Dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 1,655,395 km² in 168 BCE.
Mahameghavahana Dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Mahameghavahana Dynasty exist?
The Mahameghavahana Dynasty is dated to 170 BCE – 165 BCE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
What was the capital of the Mahameghavahana Dynasty?
The capital of the Mahameghavahana Dynasty was Toshali, Kalinganagara.
How large was the Mahameghavahana Dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 168 BC the Mahameghavahana Dynasty covered about 1,655,395 km².