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Old Brahmi Inscriptions in the Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves is an authoritative examination of the ancient inscriptions found within these historically significant cave complexes located in Odisha, India. Benimadhab Barua meticulously documents and analyzes the Brahmi script inscriptions that date back to the 2nd century BCE, providing valuable information about the region’s political, religious, and social landscape during the Mauryan and post-Mauryan periods.
The work includes detailed translations, paleographic studies, and historical commentary on each inscription, making it an essential resource for scholars, historians, and researchers interested in ancient Indian epigraphy. These caves served as important centers of learning and religion, and the inscriptions reveal connections to Jainism and Buddhism. Barua’s meticulous scholarship helps readers understand the cultural and linguistic development of ancient India while preserving the legacy of these remarkable archaeological findings.
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