Inscription number 146. Gondal Fragmentary Stone Slab Inscription of the Time of Rudrasena 3 (- Saka year – 272) (348-49 A.D) Provenance: Gondal., 32 km from Rajkot, Kathiawar, Surashtra Script: Brahmi similar to the script of the inscriptions of the Sakas of Western India. Language: Sanskrit and Prakrit mixed. References: D. C. Sircar Ep.Ind. XXXV. …
Kanakhera (Sanchi) stone Inscription of Sridharavarman:- Inscription number 145. Western sataraps had captured & settled in the Sanchi-Vidisha region after defeating the Satavahanas, during the rule of Rudrasena-2, (255-278 A.D) A well was constructed by the Saka chief and (dharmaviyagi mahadandanayaka) Sridharavarman, in this region & there’s a mention of the construction work, which was carried out by the Saka chief, …
The Gadhwa Stone Inscriptions, are early 5th-century Sanskrit inscriptions discovered in different parts of ancient India. These Inscriptions highlight the fact that the Indian kings were aware of their responsibility towards society, as these Inscriptionsare the evidences, of existence of institutions, looking after the poor . The tradition of charitable feeding houses for Brahmins and the …
Inscription number 139 Junagarh Stone Inscription of Jayadaman ‘s Grandson. Provenance: Near Bava Pyaras Matha in front of one of the cells of an extensive complex of caves situated to the east of Junagarh, Gujarat. Script: Early Southern variety of Gupta Brahmi closely resembling the Brahmi of the Gunda inns of time of Rudrasimha. Language: …
Rudradaman is known for his famous Junagarh Rock Inscriptions. These are inscribed on rocks near Girnar hill near Junagadh, Gujarat and are dated 130 to150 AD. These inscription, are written in Brahmi script, & are close to pure Sanskrit. Rudradaman 1, was a saka ruler from the Western Kshatrapas dynasty. He was instrumental in the …
Rudradaman is known for his famous Junagarh Rock Inscriptions. These are inscribed on rocks near Girnar hill near Junagadh, Gujarat and are dated 130 to150 AD. These inscription, are written in Brahmi script, & are close to pure Sanskrit. Rudradaman 1, was a saka ruler from the Western Kshatrapas dynasty. He was instrumental in the …
Inscription number 135. Junagarh Rock Inscription of Rudradaman 1- Saka year 72 (150 A D.) This rock also bears the famous 14 edicts of Asoka and of the Gupta king Skandgupta of the years 136, 137 and 138. Provenance: At the commencement of the gorge that leads to the valley around Girnar hill near Junagarh, …
During Saka period India had not only developed banking system, but had also developed a large network of trade & social sector as well as development of corporate activities, covering almost all human requirements. This fact is evident from the inscriptions being discussed here. In ancient India, the territories of east and west indus came …
There had been considerable contribution of the Sakas to Indian culture as well as India’s glory. They had mixed and mingled with hindus easily without the assistance of the institution of a fire pit. Their royal families married in the most ancient ard respected Kshatriya and Brahmin families like the Iksvakus and the Satavahanas. They …
Sakas of Western India (a) Kashaharata Family (House of Nahapana) Inscription Number 129: Nasik Cave Inscription of the time of mahapana (c. 119-24 A.D) (Saka) Year 41, 42, 45 ( = D 119, 120, 123) Provenance: Nasik, Nasik district, Maharashtra. Immediately below the inscription of Dakshamitra,, daughter of Kshahapata Kshatrapa, Nahapana and wife of Ushavadata, …