Many copperplates discovered from Bangladesh provide authentic information as regards history of ancient Bengal. It is understood that so far one stone inscription (inscribed on a rock in the Susunia hills) and eleven copper-plates of the Gupta period have been discovered. The stone inscription has been ascribed to Chandravarman, who was defeated by Samudragupta. The …
Inscription number 68. Paharpur Copper-plate Inscription of the Gupta Year 159 ( = 479 A. D.) Provenance: Paharpur, Rajshahi District, Bangla Desh. Script: Late Brahmi of the Northern class of 5th century A.D. Language: Sanskrit Metres: Vv.1-5: श्लोक अनुष्टुब References: K.N. Dikshit, Ep.Ind., XX, pp.59 ff. D.C. Sircar, Sel.Inss,. I, pp. 359-63. Footnote-1. First side. …
Inscription number 67. Kalaikuri-Sultanpur Plate of the (Gupta) Year 120.(= 439 A.D.) This inscription provides land details & relevant administrative aspects of a subdivision of Vithi district. It provides information as regards a few land grants to Brahmanas. The inscription also mentions about Sringavera in the Natore subdivision of Rajshahi district in Bangladesh. (Sringavera has been identified …
Inscription number 65. Amauna copper-plate of Maharaja Nandana. (Gupta) year 232 (= 551-52 A.D.) This plate was discovered from the estate of Balm Janakiballabh Prasad Narain Simha, Zamindar of Amauna Pargana Arwal, in the district of Gaya. Amauna is about 2 miles east by north of the well-known town and market-place of Daudnagar on the …
Inscription number 64. Nandapur copper-plate of the Time of Vishayapati Chhatramaha (Gupta year 169) = 488 AD. Viṣayapati means “district administrator” It is an official title used for administrative purpose for management of various townships in ancient India. In Gupta empire, the administration of the State was carried on by different officials with the help …
Inscription number 61. Bardula Plates of Maha-Sivagupta- (Regnal) year 9. Maha-Shivagupta was a very powerful king of Panduvamsi dynasty and took special interest in growth of religious and cultural activities of his kingdom. He was son of Maharaja Harshagupta and the queen Vasata. Consequent to the death of Harshagupta during 595 CE, He succeeded the empire. …
Inscription number 59. Bonda Plates of Mahasiva Tivara. (Regnal) year 5. Provenance: Bonda, Sarangarh tehsil, Raigarh district. Chhattisgarh Division, Madhya Pradesh. Script: Box-headed variety of central Indian Brahmi. Language: Sanskrit. Metres: V.1: आर्या, V.2: वसन्ततिलका Vv.3, 5, 6, 7, 8 अनुष्टुब V.4 इन्द्रवज्रा. References: D.C. Sircar, Ep.Ind., XXXIV, pp.111-16. Panduvamshi kings like Tivaradeva and Balarjuna, …
PANDAVAS. Pandavas or Panduvamsis ruled Mekala region during the 6th and the 7th centuries. The Panduvamshi kings, worshipped Shiva and were descent from the legendary dynasty of the Pandavas. The Panduvamshis ruled the region, near maikal hills and included parts of Mandla, Shahdol and bilaspur district. Inscription number 58. Bahmani Plates of Bharatabala– (Regnal) year …
Inscription number 53. Sirpur Plates of Maha-Sudevaraja – Regnal Year 7. Provenance: Sirpur, Raipur district, Madhya Pradesh. Script: Box-headed variety of central Indian Brahmi. Language: Sanskrit. During the reign of Sarabhapuriya dynasty, Sirpur was developed, as a big city. It is now being regarded as most important cultural & historical place by scholars of ancient …
Inscription number 50. Mallar Plates of Maha Jayaraja, Regnal year 9. Provenance: Mallar, Bilaspur district, Madhya Pradesh. Script: Box -headed variety of Southern Brahmi. Language: Sanskrit. Metres: V.1- वसंन्ततिलका V.2- इन्द्रवज्रा VV.3-5- श्लोक अनुष्टुब References G. Bhattacharya and M. Sivayya, Ep.Ind. XXXIV, pp. 28-31. Footnote-1. 1. From the facsimile in Ep.Ind.. XXIV. 2. The medial …