The book encapsulates recently discovered and comparatively unknown historical source materials for the history of West Odisha and Chhatisgarh from early Christian time to 12th century A.D with all information and analysis of them. Rarely has there been such a compendium that contains all varieties of sources like Epigraphy, Art and Architecture, Coins and Literature of this hinterland which has been sidetracked from the mainstream historical studies of the country. Many of hitherto unknown facts have come to light and, some of them have filled up hiatuses between times and set aside some traditional notions about the history and heritage of the land-Central-Eastern India – that constituted Kośala and Kāntāra of the days of yore. The Editor D.B Mishra a renowned history scholar, spared no pains to bring out the volume up-date for the benefit of the world of scholarship.

Dr. D. B. Mishra has taught history in various Government Colleges of Odisha for 35 Years. He has successfully supervised eight Ph.D dissertations, completed five Major Research Projects funded by UGC&ICHR, authored eight books - both text and reference and contributed several articles to State, National and International Journals. His two books – Concise History of Orissa, Heritage of Indian Art and Architecture, History of West Odisha and Cultural Heritage of Suvarnnapur are best sellers He is working on a Project of ICHR at present.