Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Ancient Inscriptions Detail Chalukyas Defeating Kalinga Ruler
Archaeologists have found old writings (inscriptions) that tell us about a battle from a long time ago.
A king named Vijayaditya IV, who ruled the Vengi Chalukya kingdom, fought against the ruler of Kalinga and won.
These writings were found on special metal plates.
Vijayaditya IV ruled for a short time and gave away a lot of gold.
The writings also mention Vijayaditya's son, Ammaraja I, giving land for a temple because another king, Gunda, asked him to.
The land was for things like worship and fixing up the temple.
The order was written by a person named Kadeyaraja and engraved by Gandapacharya.
Newly discovered inscriptions reveal Vengi Chalukya king Vijayaditya IV defeated the Ganga dynasty ruler in Kalinga.
Vijayaditya IV ruled for six months and performed the ‘Tulapurusha Dana’ ceremony.
The inscriptions were found on copper plates in Suryapet district, dated April 22, 921 CE.
Ammaraja I granted land for temple-related activities at the request of Kakatiya king Gunda.
The royal order was issued by Kadeyaraja and engraved by Gandapacharya.
- Who
- Vengi Chalukya king Vijayaditya IV, Ammaraja I, Kakatiya king Gunda, and the engravers and issuers of the inscription.
- What
- Inscriptions detail Vengi Chalukya king Vijayaditya IV's victory over Kalinga ruler and land grants for temple activities.
- When
- The events occurred in 921 CE, according to the inscription.
- Where
- The inscriptions were discovered in Suryapet district.
- Why
- The inscriptions record historical events including battles and land grants for religious purposes.
- King
- Vijayaditya IV
- Dynasty
- Vengi Chalukya
- Location of Discovery
- Suryapet district
- Date of Inscription
- April 22, 921 CE
- Script
- Sanskrit and Telugu
- Purpose of Land Grant
- Temple worship and renovations