Abana Rasatarang-Upendra Bhanj

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 Kabi Samrata Upendra Bhanja (Odia) was considered as the greatest poet of Odia Literature and was awarded the title "Kabi-Samrata" – "The Emperor of Poets". Born in a royal family, Upendra Bhanja had never eyed for throne.

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