A set of rare copper plates that were revealed on Tuesday in Bengalur. | PHOTO CREDIT: SUDHAKARA JAIN
On Tuesday, the set of copper plates from the beginning of the 15th century revealed from the reign of the Devaraya and the dynasty of the Sangamama Gallery Falcon Coins Gallery with an archaeological survey of India (about).
These copper plates belonging to the Vijayanagar Empire, written in Sanskrit and Kannada and Nāgarī characters, are unique because they were issued during the coronation of King Dekeray I. In particular, the seal has the royal badges of Vijayanagar, said the organizers.
Copper boards are dated jackets 1328 (nãga-chakshu-Guna Sasi), Vyaya, Kārtika BA. Daśami (10), Friday, corresponding to November 5, 1406 CE, which provides a detailed genealogy of Sangama dynasty.
They explained the line from Chandra, Yadu and Sangama with their five sons: Harihara, Kampa, Bukka, Mãrapa and Muddap, explained KM Reddy, director (epigraphy) at about. He emphasized their historical significance and said: “These copper plates are extremely important because they offer authentic information about our history and are directly released by the king.” He added that the boards confirm the previously unverified coronation date of the Devaraya I, with a grant issued during the ongoing ceremony.
(Law to the left) Deputy Superintendent Epigraphic Archaeological Survey of India S. Nagarajapp, Director of Epigraphic, Archaeological Survey of India Reddy, CEO of Falcon Coins Gallery Kirti Parekh and other depicting a rare set of copper plates. | PHOTO CREDIT: SUDHAKARA JAIN
According to S. Nagarajappy, a representative of the superintendent epigraphista, they recorded that the King of Devaraya I, the son of Harihara, granted the village of Gudipalli – along with two Hamlets, Rājēndramāda and Udayapalli – during his crown.
The village was renamed Devaräyapura-Agrahāra and divided into 61 shares distributed between several brahmins of various Gotras and Sutras, well adapted in Velách and Shastras. The assignment included 26.5 shares of Rigvedins, 29.5 Yajurvedin shares, three Shakla-Yajurvedin shares, and two shares like Dēvabhāga on Somanatha (Shiva) and Janardhan. The boundaries of the grant, which are located in mulbāgil rājya, hodēnāda-style, are described in detail in Kannada.
Copper plates emerged through the collection of coins acquired by Falcon Coins Gallery. Kirti M. Parekh, CEO of the Falcon Coin Gallery Gallery, explained: “The person approached us and claimed that the plates belonged to his grandfather and offered them to sell them.
Hardik Parekh, the manager of the Falcon Coins Gallery gallery, added that after discovering the records they immediately informed about which she took the imprints to study. He noted that this was the first known coronation copper album to appear, along with two other Maitraka dynasties (found in Junagad, Gujarat) and the gang dynasty (found in Talakada, Karnataka), which remains minor.
KM Reddy emphasized efforts about preserving such artifacts and said: “Probably spreading awareness between people and doing everything needed to protect and maintain ancient inscriptions and seals.” He called on the public to report any valuable historical artifacts for the right documentation and protection.
Published – April 1 2025 20:11 is
