Test Series: UPSC IAS Prelims Exam 2020
Ancient, Medieval and Modern History of Rajasthan
Art, Culture and Heritage of Rajasthan
Polity and Administration of Rajasthan
Rock Inscriptions of Rajasthan
The rock inscriptions of Rajasthan serve as a very authentic evidence for the reconstruction of the history and culture of Rajasthan. They offer reliable pieces of information that has helped in building up the chronology and political history of Rajasthan.
Rock Inscriptions of Rajasthan
S.No | Year | Inscription | Facts to Remember |
1 | 443 BC | Barli, Ajmer | Brahmi Script Reveals that Jaina cult was prevalent in Madhyamika. |
2 | 1St – BC | Ghosundi, Chittor | Mentions Asvamedha Yajna by King Sarvatata. Mentions about Krishna & Sankarshana (Balram) |
3 | 225 AD | Nandsa Yupe Stambha, Bhilwara | Nandsa (Bhilwara) Language Sanskrit |
4 | 227 AD | Barnala Yupe Stambha, Jaipur | Language Sanskrit Presently preserved at Amer museum Mentions establishment of 7 Pathshala |
5 | 238-239 AD | Badwa Stambha, Baran | Language Sanskrit Describes triratra yajna performed by three brothers. |
6 | 274 AD | Bichpuria, Tonk | Language Sanskrit Mentions performance of Yajna – without any name Dharak described as Agnihotri |
7 | 278 AD | Vijayagarh | Language Sanskrit Describes Pundareek yajna performed by Yashovardhana |
8 | 423 AD | Gungdhar, Jhalawar | Language Sanskrit Mentions construction of Vishnu temple by Mayuraksha minister of Vishwakarma |
9 | 424 AD | Nagari | Language Sanskrit Presently preserved at Ajmer museum Evidence about Vishnu worship. |
10 | 490 AD | Bharamar Mata, Chittor | Language Sanskrit Mentions punyashobha, Rajyavardhana & Yashogupta of Gaur dynasty. |
11 | 6th AD | Khand, Chittor | Language Sanskrit Two parts: one is 3-line & other is 8-line First part mentions Vishnudatta Second part mentions Manohar Swamy: Vishnu mandir |
12 | 625 AD | Basantgarh, Sirohi | Language Sanskrit Raujil, son of Vajra Bhatt has been mentioned ruler of Arbuda region. |
13 | 646 AD | Shamboli, Mewar | Information on Guhil Dynasty of mewar |
14 | 661 AD | Nadi Village, Mewar | Language Sanskrit in Kutil Script Bravely of Guhil ruler Aparajit has been described |
15 | 685 AD | Mandore, Jodhpur | Language Sanskrit Engraved on rock in Bawadi |
16 | 713 AD | Shakner-Ghatta, Chittor | Language Sanskrit Mentions Raja Manbhanga or Manmori |
17 | 738 AD | Kanaswan, Kota | Language Sanskrit Informs regarding Maurya ruler Dhawal |
18 | 861 AD | Ghatiyala, Jodhpur | Language Sanskrit Information related to political, social & religious policies of Pratihara dynasty. |
19 | 861 AD | Ghatiyala, Jodhpur | Language Marathi Verses with meaning in Sanskrit About Harishchandra, a Brahmin – supposed to be father of Pratihara dynasty. |
20 | 865 AD | Osian, Jodhpur | Language Sanskrit Vatsraj given title of Ripudaman Varna System described |
21 | 946 AD | Pratapgarh | Language Sanskrit |
22 | 971 AD | Chittor | Language Sanskrit Presently preserved at Bhartiya Mandir, Ahmedabad. Describes prosperity of Chittor & achievements of Parmar rulers. |
23 | 977 AD | Aahar (Ahad) | Language Sanskrit Description of 3 Kings- Allat, Narwahan & Shakti kumar Also gives information regarding military system of Mewar. Col Tod took the inscription to England |
24 | 1086 AD | Jhalrapatan | Placed at Sarvasukhia Kothi Engraved by Pandit Harsukh in Sanskrit |