King Kharavela of Kalinga: The Warrior, Builder, and Forgotten Protector of Dharma
When we think of great kings in Indian history, names like Ashoka, Akbar, or Chandragupta often come to mind. Yet, tucked away in the annals of time lies the story of King Kharavela, the emperor of Kalinga (modern Odisha), whose remarkable achievements are etched in the stone walls of the Hathigumpha inscription. Though often overshadowed…