Trikalinga

The three regions sometimes considered to comprise the three Kalingas.

Trikalinga (lit.'The Three Kalingas') is a historical region of central-east India, mentioned in several historical sources. Its identification and its relation to the term "Kalinga" is debated among modern historians, who variously identify it as a distinct region to the west of Kalinga, a larger region comprising Kalinga and two other regions, a constituent of the greater Kalinga, or the three divisions of Kalinga proper.

The rulers of two ancient Indian dynasties - the eastern Gangas and the Somavamshis claimed the title Trikalingadhipati ("Lord of Trikalinga"). The Tripuri Kalachuris apparently also adopted the title after military successes in the region, and a Chandela king adopted it after military successes against the Kalachuris. In addition, the Chalukyas of Vengi claimed to rule over Trikalinga.