Incredible Athamallik

Athmallik was an estate (Gadajat) which was recognized as a princely state in 1874. It was one among the 26 Feudatory states of Odisha.
Athmallik was an estate (jagir) which was recognized as a princely state in 1874.Athmallik was one among the 26 Feudatory states of Odisha. Kaintragarh was the capital of Athmallik State. Being Carved out of the earst while Boudh Ex-Feudatory state . It was recognise a separate princely state in 11th century established by King Prattap Deo, a Scion of Kadamba Dynasty . Prattap Deo was said to have found a Honda (Metal Vessel) which was considered to be lucky enough, after which the territory was then named as “Hondpa” In Course of time, one of the chief divided the Ex-state in to eight divisions and placed one Sub-chief called “Malla” in each division with a view of suppressing the un-rully tribes, on the basis of which the kingdom changed its name from “Hondpa” to “Athmallik” The state merged in Dhenknal from the rule of Kishore Chandra Dev in 1948 and remained under Dhenkanal District till 31.03.1993 . Due to bifurcation on the District Athmallik, Sub-Division is now under Angul District from, 1993.
Rajas
Rajas of the princedom are as follows:
Jogendra Samant (1874 - 1877)
Mahendra Deo Samant (4 Feb 1877 - 190.)
Bibhendra Deo Samant (190.- 3 Nov 1918)
Kishor Chandra Deo Samant (b. 1904) (3 Nov 1918 - 15 Aug 1947)