15th century inscription discovered
Udupi:An important inscription of 15th century belonging to the Sangama dynasty of Vijayanagara Empire has been discovered at Rattadi, a small village in Kundapura taluk.
A press release issued by T Murugeshi, professor in ancient history and archaeology at MSRS College (Shirva) informed that the stone record is preserved in Bhandarkars Arts and Science College, Kundapura.
The top of the inscription is designed in a horse-shoe shape and has a standing Nandi, Linga with 'prabhavali', a lamp, a man seated in saluting posture, sun and moon from left to right respectively in bas relief. The inscription is in Kannada and dates back to the Saka era. The inscription has great significance in the study of Vijayanagara Empire and the Tuluva history of the period. The record mentions Sangama Emperor Devaraya I with his royal titles like 'Raajaadhiraaja Parameshwara', 'Bhasege Tappada Raayara Ganda', 'Proudha Devaraya Odeyaru.'
When Devaraya II was ruling Vijayanagara as an emperor, his officer Bhachanna Odeya appears to have defeated and subdued some ruler of Kabsanaala Durga.
The inscription begins with an invocation to Lord Ganesh, Lord Shiva and Bringinatha.
It mentions the date of Saka year 1330, sarvadhari samvatsara, sravana bahula, 12, Sunday.
This corresponds to 1408 AD. The study of the full text of this epigraph may reveal some more valuable facts of history, which is under detailed study, the release stated.
