History of Kanker

The History of Kanker would make an interesting thing to study considering the fact that the place was not as popular as other towns and cities if India or Chhattisgarh for that matter. Kanker is located in the Bastar Region (towards the South) of the State of Chhattisgarh (which was previously a part of Madhya Pradesh). The place was identified as an independent district in the year 1999.

The History of Kanker can be traced back to the Stone Ages. The residents at that time in Kanker are identified as a barbaric group whose habits resembled those of animals. According to the legendary epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata, the region around Kanker was covered with dense vegetation that prevented accessibility. At a later stage, Kanker was inhabited by a number of saints and sages like Kank, Lomesh, Shringi, and Angira.

Kanker was influenced tremendously by Buddhism which has been revealed by evidences. In about 106 A.D., Kanker was an independent state belonging to the Satvahan Dynasty. Huien Tsang, the famous traveler from China has incorporated many a reference of Kanker in his accounts. With the passage of time, Kanker was ruled by various dynasties such as the Nags, the Vakataks, the Mauryas, the Guptas and finally the Chalukyas who ruled the place till 788 A.D. Till the year 1100 A.D., Kanker was ruled by empires such as the Nals, and Kalchuris.

Such is the brief History of Kanker, India that would make your visit to the Tourist Attractions in Kanker even more meaningful. Coming out of Kanker’s History, today, the place is swept by the waters of the five rivers namely, River Doodh, River Mahanadi, River Hatkul, River Sindur, and River Turu.

Thus Tour to Kanker becomes all the more meaningful considering the history of the city.