Ancient Kannada Inscription Found

• 29 Mar 2024

Recently, a 900-year-old Kannada inscription from the Kalyana Chalukya dynasty has been discovered at Gangapuram, Mahabubnagar district (Telangana).

Key Points

• Discovery and Preservation Efforts: Archaeologist E. Sivanagi Reddy found the inscription during a heritage preservation campaign and emphasized its historical significance.
• Details of the Inscription: Dated June 8, 1134 CE, the inscription issued by Customs Officers records remission of toll taxes for the maintenance of a temple lamp and incense.
• Initiative for Preservation: Dr. Reddy urged the Temple Committee Members to preserve the inscription, leading to positive responses and plans to relocate it to Chowdamma temple premises.
• Community Involvement: Temple committee members and a retired engineer have joined efforts to shift the inscription to the temple and erect it on a pedestal for public viewing.