The state was founded by Sri Karan Niladri Bebarta Patnaik of the Karan caste in 1178 .
The state was had its capital in Athgarh ( Athagad ) town .
The state was founded by Sri Karan Niladri Bebarta Patnaik of the Karan caste in 1178 and had its capital in Athgarh ( Athagad ) town .