Hyderabad: A 15th-century copper plate inscription has provided details on the genealogy of the Sangama dynasty, tracing its lineage from founder Sangama to Devaraya II.
The plates, comprising three leaves and a ring, are preserved at a temple in Gowripura village of Davanagere district in Karnataka. The inscription is written in Sanskrit using Nagari script, with Grantha and Telugu scripts appearing on the final plate.
Dated to Saka 1358 (1435 CE, November 2), the inscription records the grant of Aladahalli village in Arasikere region of Pandya-nadu. According to K. Muniratnam Reddy, director (Epigraphy), Archaeological Survey of India, the grant was made in the name of Devaraya II to Nrsimharadhya Sharma, also known as Nrsimha Desika, a priest associated with the Khyatesvara temple and a devotee of Vithaladeva.
He said the inscription helps establish the Sangama lineage and provides insight into priestly movements and religious practices of the period. The presence of Telugu alongside other scripts indicates it was intended for wider regional comprehension.
Dr Reddy said the ASI is continuing efforts to decode inscriptions to improve public awareness. “It is our responsibility to preserve the history and culture,” he added.
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