Ancient historic sites of Rajasthan and their importance

  1. Bijoliya Inscription : 
    • A rock inscription from 1170 CE, written in sanskrit, Located near the ancient Parshvanath temple in Bijolia.
    • Installed by jain Sharavak Lolak.
    • Significance:
      • Chauhan of Ajmer and Sambhar has been described as ‘Vatsa Gotriya Brahmin’.
      • Information about the then Land Grants i.e., Dohli
      • Information of names of ancient places i.e., Jabilpur(jalor), Shakhambri(Sambhar), Dehlika(Delhi), Bijoliya (Utmadri).
  2. Samoli Inscription :
  • This inscription is from 646 AD, from the time of the Guhila king Shiladitya, found in the Samoli village of Bhomat tehsil, southern Mewar.
  • Its language is Sanskrit, and the script is Kutil.
  • Significance:
    • Helps in determining the period of the Guhila dynasty.
    • Evidence of copper and zinc mining near Javar.
    • Focus on the economic and literary state of Mewar at the time.
  1. Kanaswa Inscription :
    • This inscription from 738 AD is located in Kanaswa village near Kota.
    • Its language is Sanskrit.
    • It provides information about Mauryan ruler Dhaval.
    • This inscription is important because there is no further mention of Mauryan rulers in Rajasthan after it.

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