Which among the following inscriptions provide us with the information about Kharavela defeating a confederacy of Tamil states?

Hero stones of Pedu village

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The Hathigumpha edict

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Sangam literature

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The Gumpha edict

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The correct option is B The Hathigumpha edict
The Hathigumpha Edict of the Kalinga king, Kharavela from the 2nd century BCE gives us information about him defeating a confederacy of Tamil states. This inscription also states that Kharavela brought pearls, horses, elephants, jewels, and rubies from the Pandya country indicating the wealth of the Tamil World.

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Source of History	Dynasty
1. Nasik and Naneghat Inscriptions	Kharavela of Kalinga
2. Hathigumpha Inscription	Satavahanas
3. Aihole Inscription	Chalukyas
4. Talagunda Inscription	Kadambas

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