PrakeshHindu Male Hindu name meaning

There is a mention of a king named Prakesh in the 11th century inscription at Baidam, near Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The inscription refers to him as the 'king of the Ganga country from the dynasty of Somesvara-Maharaja'. He is also described as a 'worshipper of Siva and a patron of temples'.

11th century

Another reference to Prakesh is found in a 15th century Jain text, the 'Prabandha-Chintamani', where he is described as a Chauhan Rajput chief who ruled over the region of Bharatpur in Rajasthan. He is mentioned as a generous patron of Jain monks and supported their religious activities.

15th century