Kharawela was the great ruler of Kalinga. He was brave and eminent. The source of this information is Hathigumpha inscriptions. He was the ruler in the 2nd century B.C., and had relations with the Chedi Dynasty.
He has conqured many, amongst which the victory over the Ruler Brihaspati of Magadh and Satakarni ruler of the south are Major. He was successful in taking the statue of jain. Tierthankara From Magadha to Kalinga. He constructed streams and places at the Shore. (Mahavijaya Parasad Places).
He was the follower of Jainsim. He has also been given titles like – Era, Maharaja, Meghavahan, Kalingadhipati.
