Telugu & Persian inscriptions found

U Sudhakar Reddy / Jan 17, 2024, 08:23 IST

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Hyderabad: Several new inscriptions in Telugu, Kannada and Persian have been found in the two Telugu states in the last three months. Telugu inscriptions of Chola, Vijayanagara and Kakatiya periods and other dynasties were found and analysed by director of epigraphy, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mysore.
Vijayanagara king Devaraya II inscription, engraved on a slab, was found deep in Nallamala forest at Ponnalabailu in Prakasam district, AP.According to director of epigraphy, ASI, Dr K Muni Ratnam Naidu, the inscription, in Telugu language and characters, dates to October 18, 1436 CE. “It was regarding gift of land to the god by the king,” he said.
A Kannada inscription of 12th century CE was found at Naddivarigudem, Nalgonda. A Persian inscription, engraved on stone and written in Thulth style of calligraphy of 15-16th century CE, was found in Ursu Darga, Karimabad, Warangal. The epitaph says Jalal Mudakkar Shirazi (who lies buried here) seeks prayers from people who have got a big heart.

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U Sudhakar Reddy

Sudhakar Reddy Udumula is the Editor (Investigation) at the Times of India, Hyderabad. Following the trail of migration and drought across the rustic landscape of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Sudhakar reported extensively on government apathy, divisive politics, systemic gender discrimination, agrarian crisis and the will to survive great odds. His curiosity for peeking behind the curtain triumphed over the criminal agenda of many scamsters in the highest political and corporate circles, making way for breaking stories such as Panama Papers Scam, Telgi Stamp Paper Scam, and many others. His versatility in reporting extended to red corridors of left-wing extremism where the lives of security forces and the locals in Maoist-affected areas were key points of investigation. His knack for detail provided crucial evidence of involvement from overseas in terrorist bombings in Hyderabad.

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