Nanda
Nanda -Dynasty founded by Mahapadma Nanda in Magadha- capital Patalip~tra .Invaded Kalinga in 3rd century B.C. Punchmark coins discovered from Salipur area of Cuttack belong to his reign. A dynasty of the same name was established by Jayananda in Aairavata Mandala. The other kings were Paramananda ,Sivananda, Devananda and Dhruvananda. They were the feudatoris of the Bhaumakara kingdom - ruled in 10th, 11th century AD -patrons of Buddhisim and Saivisim. The dynasty is known as Nandodbhava.
