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Bhanja dynasty

The Bhanja dynasty is a ruling family of Odisha in eastern India, known from early medieval inscriptions and claiming ancient descent. Branches ruled the princely states of Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar, and related lines held other small states in Odisha, until these merged into the Indian Union in 1948–1949.

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Mentioned in 4 state histories

Mayurbhanj State Keonjhar State Daspalla State Nilgiri State

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Bhanja dynasty. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/bhanja-dynasty
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