Narasimha I

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Narasimha I

Indian ruler

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Odisha
History of Odisha
Narasimha I (1238–64) built the Sun Temple (Surya Deula) of Konark, one of the finest specimens of Hindu architecture. In the 13th and 14th centuries, when much of India came under the rule of Muslim powers, independent Kalinga remained a citadel of Hindu religion, philosophy,…
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Narasimha I (1238–64) built the Sun Temple (Surya Deula) of Konark, one of the finest specimens of Hindu architecture. In the 13th and 14th centuries, when much of India came under the rule of Muslim powers, independent Kalinga remained a citadel of Hindu religion, philosophy,…
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Ganga dynasty
Narasimha I, the son of Anangabhima, invaded southern Bengal in 1243 ce, defeated its Muslim ruler, captured the capital (Gauda), and built the Sun Temple at Konark to commemorate his victory. With the death of Narasimha in 1264 ce, the Eastern Gangas began to decline;…
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Narasimha I, the son of Anangabhima, invaded southern Bengal in 1243 ce, defeated its Muslim ruler, captured the capital (Gauda), and built the Sun Temple at Konark to commemorate his victory. With the death of Narasimha in 1264 ce, the Eastern Gangas began to decline;…
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