Part-7 | Bhaumakara Dynasty

📜 Bhaumakara Dynasty – Complete Odisha History (Early Medieval Period)

This video explains the Bhaumakara Dynasty of Odisha in a clear, detailed, and exam-oriented manner. The Bhaumakaras ruled Odisha from the 8th to 10th century CE and played a crucial role in shaping the political, administrative, religious, and cultural history of early medieval Odisha.

The content is structured in a chronological storytelling format, making it easy to understand how the Bhaumakara dynasty emerged after the decline of the Shailodbhavas, how it functioned, and how it eventually gave way to the Somavamshi (Keshari) dynasty.

📌 Topics Covered in This Video:

🔹 Political background before the Bhaumakaras
🔹 Rise of the Bhaumakara Dynasty
🔹 Indigenous origin and territorial expansion
🔹 Capital city and administrative structure
🔹 Female rulers of the Bhaumakara dynasty (unique feature)
🔹 Role of queens like Tribhuvana Mahadevi, Dandi Mahadevi, Vakula Mahadevi
🔹 Administrative divisions: Mandala, Vishaya, Bhoga
🔹 Samanta (feudal) system
🔹 Religious policy and tolerance
🔹 Growth of Vajrayana Buddhism in Odisha
🔹 Buddhist centers: Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri, Udayagiri
🔹 Art, architecture, sculpture, and culture
🔹 Use of copper plate inscriptions as historical sources
🔹 Decline of the Bhaumakara dynasty
🔹 Rise of the Somavamshi (Keshari) dynasty

🎯 Exam Relevance:

This video is highly useful for:

Odisha State Exams (OPSC, OSSC, OSSC CHSL, ASO, RI, ARI)

UG / PG History students

Competitive exams with Odisha history syllabus

MCQ & descriptive answer preparation

All concepts are explained with cause–effect logic, making it easier to remember for exams.

📚 Language & Style:

Simple, academic English

Concept-based explanation

No unnecessary dramatization

Focus on historical continuity and accuracy

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