| has gloss | eng: The Eastern Ganga dynasty reigned from Kalinga and their rule consisted of the parts of the modern day Indian states of Orissa, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh from the 11th century to the early 15th century . Their capital was known by the name Kalinganagar, which is the modern Srimukhalingam in Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh bordering Orissa. Today they are most remembered as the builders of the Konark Sun Temple a World Heritage site at Konark, Orissa. It was built by King Narasimhadeva I (1238–1264). This dynasty was founded by King Anantavarma Chodaganga Deva (1078–1147). He was a religious person and a patron of art and literature. He is credited for having built the famous Jagannath Temple of Puri in Orissa. |
