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Where is the Kharavela inscription located?
Where is the Kharavela inscription located?
What language and script is the Hathigumpha inscription written in?
What language and script is the Hathigumpha inscription written in?
Who rediscovered and published the Hathigumpha inscription?
Who rediscovered and published the Hathigumpha inscription?
What period does the Hathigumpha inscription date back to?
What period does the Hathigumpha inscription date back to?
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What significant historical detail does the Hathigumpha inscription provide?
What significant historical detail does the Hathigumpha inscription provide?
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Study Notes
Ancient Indian History Key Points
- The inscription at Hatigumpha Cave, used to understand ancient India, is linked to the Kharavela dynasty
- Located approximately 5 kilometers west of Bhubaneswar Airport (in Udaygiri)
- The inscription is found inside the Udaygiri hills, specifically in a cave called Rani Gumpha alongside other ancient caves
- The cave, Hatigumpha, is located on the southern side of the Udaygiri hills
- The name of the inscription comes from the cave's name
- Parts of the inscription are visible on the cave's walls and ceiling
- The date of the inscription, between the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE, is uncertain
- The inscription was rediscovered and studied by A. Stirling and published in 1825
- This inscription provides information about the Kharavela dynasty and their rule in the Kalinga region (modern-day Orissa, India).
- The inscription is written in Brahmi script and Prakrit language
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Explore key points about the Hatigumpha Cave inscription related to the Kharavela dynasty in ancient India. This quiz covers its location, historical significance, and details of the inscription, all crucial for understanding the Kalinga region's history. Test your knowledge of this important artifact of 2nd-1st century BCE.
