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Mahajan, M. 2003. Orissa, from place names in inscriptions. Delhi.

Orissa, from place names in inscriptions

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Orissa place names - Mahajan, Malati, 2003. Orissa, from Place Names in Inscriptions C. 260 B.C.-1200 A.D.: Cultural & Historical Geography. Delhi, Sharada (google snippet). - Rhinoceros: Ukunda pls. of the Bhahja king records the grant of the place Gandograma in Pigandabhoga in Khijjihgamandala. The name Gando may be Ganda = rhinoceros and the name Piganda seems to point to the big region with plenty of rhinoceros. The place Gandograma seems identical with a place Gandabaraie in Baria police station in Champua taluka, Keonjhar district. [all text on rhino]

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