The Dates of the Cauhan Maharajas of Sambalpur Atharagarb (Mahakosala)
Summary
Attempting to construct a timeline for the Chauhan rulers of Sambalpur (Atharagharhs), this article laments local apathy towards preserving the region’s history. It notes that the Chauhans ruled the eighteen forts for over three centuries with minimal external interference. Using two copper‑plate grants obtained after years of effort, the author fixes the reign of Balram Deo at 62 years (Vikrama Samvat 1522–1584) and lists his successors with their regnal years. A second plate dated V.S. 1838 records a grant to Bisvanath Sai for aiding Prince Jait Singh in reclaiming the throne. The article provides a chronological framework for further study of Sambalpur’s political history.
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Conclusion
By establishing approximate regnal dates for the Chauhan kings, the article provides a starting point for writing Sambalpur’s history. It calls on local scholars to engage with epigraphic evidence and preserve regional heritage.