GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Godavari & Krishna
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Mahanadi & Godavari
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Mahanadi & Krishna
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Krishna & Kaveri
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ancient Kalinga (modern Orissa and part of Andhra Pradesh) was situated between river Mahanadi and the Godavari. The name of the place originated from the Kalinga tribe. In Mahabharata, Kalingas were mentioned as a major tribe.
Detailed explanation-2: -Kalinga was an independent feudal kingdom located on the east coast of present day Odisha and North of Andhra Pradesh.
Detailed explanation-3: -Kalinga is the name of the coastal region lying between the Godavari and Mahanadi rivers. It is the ancient name of Orissa.
Detailed explanation-4: -It is presumed that the battle was fought on Dhauli hills in Dhauli which is situated on the banks of Daya River. The Kalinga War was one of the largest and deadliest battles in Indian history.