Archive · 4 Oct 2025
15th Century Inscription of Gajapati Kings Rediscovered in Andhra Pradesh
Imagine finding a very old message carved into a stone!
That's what happened in a village in Andhra Pradesh.
A group of people found an inscription, or writing, from over 500 years ago!
It was made during the time of a great king named Kapilendra Deva.
The writing was made by one of the king's relatives, who was like a governor.
This discovery helps us learn more about the history of this region, especially the connections between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
The group who found it is also looking for more historical treasures to learn more about the past.
A 15th-century inscription was discovered in Andhra Pradesh.
The inscription is from the time of Gajapati King Kapilendra Deva.
It was found in Chintapallipadu village.
The inscription is attributed to Ganadeba Rautaraya Mahapatra.
The discovery provides insights into the shared history of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
- Who
- Researchers from the Rediscover Lost Heritage (RLH) group.
- What
- Rediscovered a 15th-century inscription from the Gajapati era.
- When
- The inscription dates back to Saka year 1376 (1454 CE).
- Where
- Chintapallipadu village in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The rediscovery provides valuable insights into the shared history of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
- Discovery
- 15th Century stone inscription
- Location
- Chintapallipadu village, Andhra Pradesh
- King
- Gajapati King Kapilendra Deva
- Inscription Period
- Saka year 1376 (1454 CE)
- Key Figure
- Ganadeba Rautaraya Mahapatra
- Group
- Rediscover Lost Heritage (RLH)