The Suryavamsi Gajapatis of Orissa

by R. Subrahmanyam | 1957 | 70,969 words

Summary: This book, "The Suryavamsi Gajapatis of Orissa" is a significant work on the medieval Hindu dynasty that ruled Odisha (Orissa) from the 15th to the 17th centuries. The Gajapati Empire, established by Kapilendra Deva, succeeded the Eastern Gangas and expanded its territory, including parts of modern-day West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. This study focuses on the Suryavamshi lineage, known for their patronage of Vaishnavite Hinduism and their role in expanding the Jagannath temple at Puri. The Gajapatis were also known for their military campaigns and rivalry with the Vijayanagara Empire.

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Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1 - Sources for the History of the Gajapatis of Orissa

Chapter 2 - Antecedents (India in the 14th century)

Chapter 3 - Biography of Kapilendra: The empire builder

Chapter 4 - Biography of Purusottamadeva (A.D. 1468-1497)

Chapter 5 - Biography of Prataparudra-deva and the dwindling of the Empire

Chapter 6 - Gajapati administrative system

Chapter 7 - Education and Literature during the Gajapati dynasty

Chapter 8 - Caitanya-Deva And His Influence On Orissa

Conclusion