The Arjunayanas. Arjunayanas were ancient republican tribe, located in north-eastern Rajasthan. Earliest mention of the Arjunayanas, has been made in the Rajanya group of the Ganapatha. They are mentioned in the literary sources in Afghanistan from 4th century BCE and after Alexander’s invasions in 3rd century. They have also been mentioned in Agra, Mathura and …
Mathura Stone Inscription of the time of Sodasa. (C 10-15 A.D.) Provenance : Jail Mound, Mathura, U. P. Script : Brahmi. Language : Sanskrit influenced by Prakrit. ForSanskrit, Hindi & English Translation of the Inscription by Dr Mehta Vasishtha Dev Mohan – (Ancient Indian Inscriptions- Volume 1. Citation requested Kindly Visithttps://archive.org/details/@alok1954 References: Dowson, J.R.A.S., N.S., …
The Sibis There are few references of Sibi or Sivi tribe in the Mahabharata epic.There was a king named Shivi, whose kingdom was also named after him. He was known for for his caring attitude. The legend about his truthfulness and compassion goes as follows: King Shivi protected a dove who was chased by a hawk …
The Mathura votive Inscription of the time of Sodasa Year 72 (AD 15) Provenance: Kankali Tila at MathuraScript: BrahmiLanguage: Prakrit Influenced by Sanskrit.References: G. Bühler Ep.Ind,II, p.199, Luder’s list No 59, D. C. Sircar, Sel.Inss, I, p.120.Text1. नम अरहतो वर्धमानस ( 1 ) 2. स्व मिस महक्षत्रपस शोडासस स वत्सरे ७० + 2 हेम त …
The Malavas The Malavas (Malwas) tribe was settled in Panjab region during 4th century BCE. Later, they migrated southwards to Rajasthan, Gujrat and Madhya Pradesh. The Malava country lay on both sides of the lower Sutlej. The western boundary was formed by the lower Ravi and Jhelum and the south-eastern by the Sarasvati. Later, probably under the …
Shahdaur Rock Inscription (A) of Namijada —- Saka year 60. Provenance: Shahdaur (Shodaur of the maps), Mansehrä tahsil, Hazara district, Pakistan Script: Karoshthi. Language: Prakrit.References: Sten Konow, Ep.Ind XIX, pp.198-202.Footnote. 1. This place of boulder, 13 x 16′, overlooking a small spring, is firmly burried in the soil. It bears the above inscription on the …
The Yaudheyas The most important of the North West India, tribes were the Yaudheyas. Their coins are found all over the eastern Panjab between the Sutlej and the Jumna rivers. Two large finds have been discovered at Sonepat between Delhi and Karnal. According to Dr. Jayaswal their coins belong to the period commencing from Sunga …
The Nabhakas and the Nabha-pamktis The other self-governing peoples mentioned in Asokan edicts are the Nabhakas and the Nabha-pamktis. Their exact location is uncretain, since their name occurs in Rock Edict XIII list of self-governing peoples belonging both to the North as well as to the South. Dr. Barua suggests that the erstwhile eastern Panjab …
Velpuru Inscription of Aira Mana Sada (First half of the second century A.D.) ForSanskrit, Hindi & English Translation of the Inscription by Dr Mehta Vasishtha Dev Mohan – (Ancient Indian Inscriptions- Volume 1. Citation requested Kindly Visithttps://archive.org/details/@alok1954 Provenance: Velpuru, Sattenapalle Taluk, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh,Script: Brahmi, resembling the form used in the inscriptions of Gautamiputra …
The Kambojas Kambojas are a tribal population who were skilled soldiers and were known for rearing a good breed of horses. Many Kamboja kingdoms were conquered by Arjun and Karna, while Kamboja fought from the Kauravas side in Mahabharata. शनस्तु कियालोपादिमा क्षत्रियजातयः | विषलत्वं गता लोके ब्राह्मणादर्शनेन च ॥ पोण्डकावचौद्रविडा: काम्बोजा यवनाः शकाः । पारदा: पह्नवाश्चीता किराता …