Explanation:

A kingdom which rose to a position of importance after the Mauryas was Kalinga.Kalinga included modern Orissa and parts of Northern Andhra. Its most important ruler was Kharavela.The Hathigumpha Inscription in a Jain cave at Udaigiri hills would give us a detailed account of his reign, but unfortunately it is not easily decipherable.It is definitely known that he was a great administrator as well as a brave warrior. He carried out works of piety and public utility, like building roads and gardens.