16th-Century Vijayanagara Inscription Found in Nallamala Forest
14 Oct 2026 10:00 PM IST14 Oct 2026 10:00 PM IST
The partially damaged inscription is written in Telugu and appears to record the gift of “some lads” to the deity Mallikarjunadeva of Sriparvata for conducting temple festivities
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has recently discovered a 16th-century Vijayanagara inscription in the Nallamala reserve forest near Yerragondapalem mandal in Markapur district of Andhra Pradesh. (Representational Image: DC)
VIJAYAWADA: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has recently discovered a 16th-century Vijayanagara inscription in the Nallamala reserve forest near Yerragondapalem mandal in Markapur district of Andhra Pradesh.
The partially damaged inscription is written in Telugu and appears to record the gift of “some lads” to the deity Mallikarjunadeva of Sriparvata for conducting temple festivities. The donation was made by Mahamandalesvara Annideva, son of Katariraya Bommayadevamaharaju.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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