Multiple choice

According to Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela, an ancient Indian city was destroyed by a cyclone. Which of the following cities was it?

  1. Nagarjunkonda

  2. Madurai

  3. Musiri

  4. Kalinganagar
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Explanation

The Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela records that the city of Kalinganagar (capital of Kalinga) was destroyed by a cyclone. Kharavela later reconstructed this city as part of his restoration efforts after defeating Kalinga's rulers.

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