Hyderabad: Three Kannada inscriptions from the Kalyana Chalukya era were noticed for the first time in Kankal village in the Pudur mandal of Vikarabad district.
Archaeologist Dr E Sivanagireddy and Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam convenor Sriramoju Haragopal examined the inscriptions and established their historical significance.
Based on information provided by a local teacher, Sampathkumar, Dr Sivanagireddy conducted a preliminary investigation. Following this, Haragopal visited the site on Sunday, deciphered the inscriptions, and confirmed that they date back to the 4th, 5th, and 6th regal years of Emperor Someswara-III Bhulokamalladeva of the Kalyana Chalukya dynasty. The inscriptions are dated Dec 25, 1129 CE, Oct 5, 1130 CE, and Jan 8, 1132 CE, respectively.
The first inscription details the construction of the Bijjeswara temple, the consecration of a Shivalinga, and a donation of 100 martars (a unit of land measurement) by a local chief of Kankal village. The second inscription records land and cash donations to the Bijjeswara temple by a local choudary. The third inscription also documents donations.
First inscription details construction of the Bijjeswara temple and donations made by a local village chief. The second and third inscription records donations made to the temple
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