Shankhalipi Script

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered remains of an ancient temple dating back to the Gupta period (5th century) in Bilsarh village in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district.

About the Discovery

  • ASI has discovered two decorative pillars of an ancient temple dating back to the Gupta period (5th century).
  • The stairs of the temple had ‘shankhalipi’ inscriptions.
  • The inscription possibly reads ‘Mahendraditya’ which was the title of king Kumaragupta I.
  • This discovery becomes significant since only two other structural temples from the Gupta age have been found so far — Dashavatara Temple (Deogarh) and Bhitargaon Temple (Kanpur Dehat).

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