Archive · 19 Sep 2025
New Inscriptions Reveal Kakatiya Dynasty History
Imagine finding old treasure maps!
Historians found ancient copper plates with writing on them near Kodada village.
These plates tell us stories about kings and kingdoms that ruled a long time ago, specifically the Kakatiyas.
They were once helpers to the Vengi Chalukyas.
The inscriptions share details on their family history, the wars they fought, and the villages they gave away.
It mentions the names of the kings, and how long they ruled.
Some of the kings mentioned are Bhima I, Vikramaditya II, and Vijayaditya IV.
The writings were done in Sanskrit language, but in Telugu script.
The plates mention the Saivite temples.
These writings helps us understand what life was like for these people and the important events of their time.
Nine sets of copper plate inscriptions discovered in Kodada provide new information on the Kakatiya dynasty.
Inscriptions predate earlier historical records and reveal details of the Vengi Chalukyas and Kakatiyas.
The plates are written in Sanskrit using Telugu script.
The inscriptions detail the reign of Eastern Chalukya kings, including Vijayaditya IV's victories.
They offer insight into the Kakatiya genealogy and social practices of the time.
- Who
- Historians, ASI, and the Eastern Chalukya dynasty
- What
- Nine sets of copper plate inscriptions that shed light on early Kakatiya history and the Vengi Chalukyas.
- When
- Earlier than the Mangallu grant (956 CE) and the Bayyaram tank inscription (early 13th century CE).
- Where
- Kodada village, Suryapet district, and surrounding areas in Telangana.
- Why
- To provide new information on the history and culture of Eastern Chalukyas and Kakatiyas.
- Inscriptions Type
- Copper plate inscriptions
- Discovery Location
- Kodada village, Suryapet district
- Main Subject
- Early Kakatiya history & Vengi Chalukyas
- Kings Mentioned
- Bhima I, Vikramaditya II, Ammaraja, Danarnava, Vijayaditya IV
- Language/Script
- Sanskrit/Telugu