Bhadrakali Inscription

Recently, the Bhadrakali inscription, a significant 12th-century epigraphic record, has drawn attention for confirming the historical continuity, reconstruction narrative, and royal patronage associated with the Somnath Temple, particularly under the Solanki dynasty.

About the Inscription

  • It is situated in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat specifically on the wall of the Bhadrakali Temple.
  • It was carved in 1169 CE (Valabhi Samvat 850 and Vikram Samvat 1255) and currently protected by the State Department of Archaeology.

Historical Details in Bhadrakali Inscription

  • The inscription eulogises Param Pashupata Acharya Shriman Bhavabrihaspati, a revered Shaivite scholar.
    • Bhavabrihaspati served as the spiritual preceptor of Maharajadhiraj Kumarapala, the powerful Solanki ruler.
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