The famous Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela mentions that in the eleventh year of his reign, Kharavela destroyed a confederacy of Tamil States, 'Tramira desha Sanghatam', which had long been a source of danger. How old was this confederacy of Tamil St

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The famous Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela mentions that in the eleventh year of his reign, Kharavela destroyed a confederacy of Tamil States, 'Tramira desha Sanghatam', which had long been a source of danger. How old was this confederacy of Tamil States at that time?

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History

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CDS-II

The Hathigumpha inscription is an ancient artifact detailing the exploits of Kharavela, a king of Kalinga. It provides insights into his campaigns and the political landscape of the time. According to historical accounts, Kharavela destroyed the Tamil confederacy, which was 112 years old at the time. This specific detail is crucial to understanding the ancient regional politics.