Major Inscriptions & their Features

Inscriptions

Features

Mandasaur Inscription

  • By Kumaragupta in 437-38 AD.
  • Mentioning construction of Sun temple.
  • Written by Vatsbhatta.
  • In Mandsor district, Madhya Pradesh.

Lumbini Pillar Inscription

  • It is located in Nepal.
  • It is a royal commemorative inscription recording Ashoka’s visit to Buddha’s birth place.

Kudumiyamalai Inscription

  • Located in Pudukottai district, Tamil Nadu.
  • Inscription written on rocks of cave temple.
  • Is a celebrated musical inscription as it gives the musical notes in seven classical ragas.
  • Inscribed in 7th century, most probably by Mahendra Pallava.

Uttaramerur Inscription

  • The Uttaramerur inscription, found in the village by this name in Chengalpattu (now Kanchipuram) district south of Chennai.
  • It is noted for its temple inscriptions that describe a self-governance system existing around ....
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