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, …
Consequent to fall of Kushan empire, Maghas gained control of Kausambi region. There is a mention of Maghas. (Meghas) dynasity in puranas also. Inscriptions and coins of Maghas have been found in prayagraj region & region corresponding to the area of the ancient kingdom of Vatsa (Fatehpur) Consequent to the rule of Kushan king Vasudeva,a …
The Bandhavgarh Fort is situated in Bandhavgarh in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It is located on the Bandhavgarh hill, rising 811 meters above sea level. Bandhavgarh fort is an ancient fort believed to be as old as 2000 years. Some history scholars say that the fort was built by Lord Rama. He got it built during a short stay …
The Bandhavgarh Ancient Caves are built on the sand-stone hillocks of the Bandhavgarh Hills. There are around 39 caves in this region, which cover a length of about 5 km. Badi gufa is the biggest cave. Mr Chakravarti regards these caves of puranik saiva origin rather than Budhist or Jaina association on the ground that whereas there …
114. Kailwan Stone Inscription of the time of Raja Arya-Visakhamitra (Kanishka or saka) Year 108 (186 A D) Provenance: Kailwan village. Barh Sub-division, Patna district, Bihar. Script: Brahmi of about lst or 2nd Century AD. Language: Sanskrit and Prakrit mixed King Arya-Visakhamitra ruled over Magadha, an important empire of ancient India. Magadha was one among …