Latur: Inscriptions dating back to 12th, 16th centuries in Dharashiv village successfully deciphered

Two inscriptions that were discovered at Kavtha village in Dharashivs Omerga tehsil have been successfully deciphered a researcher said on SundayLocated near an old Mahadev temple in Kavtha these comprise a 77line inscription written in Hale Kannada script and a smaller previously unnoticed inscription in Devanagari researcher Krishna Gudade told PTIThe Kannada inscription measuring about 210 cm in height was deciphered by noted historian Dr Devarakonda Reddy president of the Karnataka History Academy while the Devanagari inscription along with fieldwork and research on both inscriptions was carried out by GudadeThe Kannada inscription begins with a eulogy to Lord Shiva and provides valuable insights into the Chalukya dynasty It traces the lineage from Satyashraya to Taila who is credited with defeating Parmar ruler Munja It further mentions successors like Sattimdev Ayyan Jaysingh and Trailokyamalla Ahavamalla eventually leading to Vikramaditya VI Gudade saidUnder Vikramaditya VIs rule a Brahmin minister named Machiraja played a key role in administration and the inscription highlights his contribution to public welfare including construction of lakes wells temples and rest houses Gudade addedThe inscription records that Vikramaditya VI built a stone temple dedicated to Kalideva and made significant land grants on the occasion of a solar eclipse on October 24 1101 and additional donations including tax revenues from nearby villages were also granted to the deity he saidThe inscription further credits poet Kalidas with narrating the content while it was inscribed by Jogan Shetty and engraved on stone by MadarasThe second inscription in Devanagari script dates to January 9 1516 and records that a person named Ramdas constructed a stepwell barav named Shivalaya near the temple and also undertook renovation workThe inscription notes that the work was carried out generously and dedicated to Lord Krishna Gudade saidThe findings significantly enrich the documented history of Kavtha and offer fresh insights into Chalukya rule administrative system taxation religious practices and local governance It also sheds light on temple traditions and contributions made by local patrons over centuries he saidThe research project was supported by contributors Amol Bankar Vikrant Mandpe Ajinkya Shahane Dr Madhavi Mahake Gajanan Bhosale and Shrikrishna BevanaleThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever