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THE KUNTALAS
177 northern portion of Mysore, and it was ruled at one time by the kings of the Nanda dynasty.
Kuntala figured in history also in later times. An Ajanta Inscription credits the Vākātaka king Prthivisena I with having conquered the lord of Kuntala. Another Vākāțaka king Harisena claimed victories over Kuntala along with Lăța, Avanti, Andhra, Kalinga, etc.