Abhiras were an ancient race whose original habitat lay in the north-western parts of India. The Mahabharata mentions three divisions of the Abhiras, viz., those who lived on the bank of the sacred rivers Sutlej, Sarasvati & Yamuna. Abhira were fishermen communities & had strong-hold in punjab. It was in this part of the country …
Inscription number 151. Pauni Stone Inscription of the Bhara King Bhagadatta. Provenance: Pauni, on the right bank of Wainganga, about 50 Km south of Bhandara, Bhandara district, Maharashtra. Script: Brahmi of early first centuy AD Language: Prakrit. References V.V. Mirashi, EP.Ind., XXIV, pp.11-14 . As per hindu mythology, Bhagadatta was born from a limb of …
Inscription number 149
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, …