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Research paper thumbnail of Investigation of Chandala forest Rock cut Cave inscriptions District Nagpur Vidarbha Maharashtra

Prehistory to modern period evidence has been foundin the Vidarbha region. All types of Buddhist ... more Prehistory to modern period evidence has been foundin the Vidarbha region. All types of Buddhist evidence found in the Vidarbha region like stupas, Viharas, sculptures, inscriptions, and numismatic evidence. The inscription is a significant source of History. In the Vidarbha region, so much inscriptional evidenceis there. Buddhist, Brahminical, etc. inscriptions are also found there. Pullar, Deotek, Pauni, Bhivkund, Chandala, Bhuyari, Mahurzari, Kunghada, Bhadravati, Hamalapuri, Kayar,etc., places there some important inscription has been found. Deotek, Bhadravati, Pauni, and Hamalapuri inscriptions have a direct relation toBuddhism, but others are related to Buddhism. The Chandala forest cave rock inscription is one of the oldest inscriptions in Vidarbha. Two inscriptions are there on a rock. This paper is based on brief investigation of previous studies and a new view of Chandala forest cave rock inscriptions.

Research paper thumbnail of Article on iconography-

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Research paper thumbnail of Study of Prakrit Inscriptions Deotek and Chandala forest Rock-Cut Cave from Vidarbha Region, Maharashtra

Inscriptions are one of the most reliable tools of ancient history. Inscriptions are often found ... more Inscriptions are one of the most reliable tools of ancient history. Inscriptions are often found on rock or copper plates. The oldest inscription in Vidarbha is inscribe by Ashoka's Mahamatras. It is found in Deotek village in Chandrapur. district. It is containing Ashoka's teachings. Excavations at Pauni and Adam yielded many inscriptions from the Shunga, Satavahana period. A inscription of Mahakshatrap Rupiamma has been found at Paunii. Ancient inscriptions have been found in the caves of Chandala, Patur etc. The inscriptions in the Nashik caves light on Buddhism in Vidarbha, which has helped a lot in the study of history, religion and culture of Vidarbha. In this paper details discussion about Deotek and Chandala inscriptions.

Research paper thumbnail of Archaeological remains of Buddhism at Early Historic Vidarbha (Maharashtra

Vidarbha is very rich in archaeological remains. From prehistory to modern period all type of his... more Vidarbha is very rich in archaeological remains. From prehistory to modern period all type of historical evidences found in this region. Vidarbha is famous for his megalithic culture in all over the world. Accept megalithic culture Vidarbha region having Buddhist remains also. This paper focus on Buddhist remains of Vidarbha. All type of evidences found in Vidarbha region like stupa, Vihara, sculpture, inscription and numismatic evidences. These evidences of early historic period have been studied in this paper.

Research paper thumbnail of Investigation of Chandala forest Rock cut Cave inscriptions District Nagpur Vidarbha Maharashtra

Prehistory to modern period evidence has been foundin the Vidarbha region. All types of Buddhist ... more Prehistory to modern period evidence has been foundin the Vidarbha region. All types of Buddhist evidence found in the Vidarbha region like stupas, Viharas, sculptures, inscriptions, and numismatic evidence. The inscription is a significant source of History. In the Vidarbha region, so much inscriptional evidenceis there. Buddhist, Brahminical, etc. inscriptions are also found there. Pullar, Deotek, Pauni, Bhivkund, Chandala, Bhuyari, Mahurzari, Kunghada, Bhadravati, Hamalapuri, Kayar,etc., places there some important inscription has been found. Deotek, Bhadravati, Pauni, and Hamalapuri inscriptions have a direct relation toBuddhism, but others are related to Buddhism. The Chandala forest cave rock inscription is one of the oldest inscriptions in Vidarbha. Two inscriptions are there on a rock. This paper is based on brief investigation of previous studies and a new view of Chandala forest cave rock inscriptions.

Research paper thumbnail of Article on iconography-

Research paper thumbnail of Itihas Darpan article -

Research paper thumbnail of Study of Prakrit Inscriptions Deotek and Chandala forest Rock-Cut Cave from Vidarbha Region, Maharashtra

Inscriptions are one of the most reliable tools of ancient history. Inscriptions are often found ... more Inscriptions are one of the most reliable tools of ancient history. Inscriptions are often found on rock or copper plates. The oldest inscription in Vidarbha is inscribe by Ashoka's Mahamatras. It is found in Deotek village in Chandrapur. district. It is containing Ashoka's teachings. Excavations at Pauni and Adam yielded many inscriptions from the Shunga, Satavahana period. A inscription of Mahakshatrap Rupiamma has been found at Paunii. Ancient inscriptions have been found in the caves of Chandala, Patur etc. The inscriptions in the Nashik caves light on Buddhism in Vidarbha, which has helped a lot in the study of history, religion and culture of Vidarbha. In this paper details discussion about Deotek and Chandala inscriptions.

Research paper thumbnail of Archaeological remains of Buddhism at Early Historic Vidarbha (Maharashtra

Vidarbha is very rich in archaeological remains. From prehistory to modern period all type of his... more Vidarbha is very rich in archaeological remains. From prehistory to modern period all type of historical evidences found in this region. Vidarbha is famous for his megalithic culture in all over the world. Accept megalithic culture Vidarbha region having Buddhist remains also. This paper focus on Buddhist remains of Vidarbha. All type of evidences found in Vidarbha region like stupa, Vihara, sculpture, inscription and numismatic evidences. These evidences of early historic period have been studied in this paper.