The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c17.s5.1

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Kings who traced their descent to the *Gaṅga-kula* appear to have ruled in the territories round about the Mahendragiri, in the Ganjam district of the Madras Presidency, from about the 7th century onwards. These princes may be conveniently divided into an earlier and a later group. The names of the rulers of the first group usually end in *Varman*.² They all claim to be lords of *Sakala-Kaliṅga* and devout worshippers of Gokarṇeśvara, who resided on the top of mount Mahendra.