1990 - "A Puzzling Report on a British Museum Buddhist Pedestal Inscription," in: South Asian Studies 6, pp. 39-42. (original) (raw)

This report evaluates the significance of the Jagajjibanpur copperplate inscription attributed to Mahendrapala, establishing his identity and clarifying his historical context as linked to the Pala dynasty. By comparing previously existing records, uncertainties are addressed regarding the geographical origins of other inscriptions, particularly those held by the British Museum, and their proper classification under Mahendrapala's reign. This discussion offers insights into the historiographical developments surrounding the Pala rulers, contributing to a better understanding of South Asian epigraphy and royal lineage.