Sanjeli inscriptions

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According to the Sanjeli inscriptions, Alchon Huns ruler Toramana ruled in the area of Gujarat.
Find spot of the Sanjeli inscriptions.[1]

The Sanjeli inscriptions consist in three copperplate charters found in Sanjeli in northern Gujarat. The copperplates mention the rule of Alchon Huns king Toramana in the area.[2]

The first copperplate refers to the 3rd year of the reign of Toramana, and describes pious gifts made by merchants in the area of Vadrapali in the district of Sivabhagapura.[2]

The copperplates also describes how the local king Maharaja Bhuta in Sanjeli was made Governor (visayapati)[3] of the district of Sivabhagapura (northern Gujarat) by the grace of Toramana.[2][1]

The Sanjeli inscriptions indicate that Toramana penetrated at least as far as northern Gujarat,[4] and possibly to the trading port of Bharukaccha.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Hans Bakker 24th Gonda lecture
  2. ^ a b c d The World of the Skandapurāṇa by Hans Bakker p.34
  3. ^ Indian Epigraphical Glossary by Dineschandra Sircar p.378
  4. ^ Salomon, Richard (1989). "New Inscriptional Evidence For The History Of The Aulikaras of Mandasor". Indo-Iranian Journal. 32 (1): 28. doi:10.1163/000000089790082971. ISSN 0019-7246. JSTOR 24654606.
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