शासनविवरणानि यः शास्त्रीयेन प्रकाशयेत् । लिपिभाषाकालतत्त्वं तस्मै शासनकल्पतरवे नमः ॥
Salutations to the sasana Kalpataru, who illuminates inscriptional details through scholarly methods and explains the principles of script, language, and chronology.
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This inscription is engraved on a pillar,found in the village Yenikepalli,Moinabad mandal (Near Chilkur village),Ranga Reddy district,Telangana.
First Indian Epigraphical Reference to Halley's Comet found in Srisailam Copper Plate Charter,Andhra Pradesh,dated 1456 CE
Dharaṇikōṭa, a historical centre which witnessed the growth of Buddhism, forms a part of Amarāvatī the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Gaṅḍa Bhēruṅḍa image inscription from Vinukonḍa, Andhra Pradesh
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ASI launches BharatSHRI to digitize inscriptions, preserve India’s epigraphic legacy, and provide access to scholars, researchers, and the public.
“Timeless estampages echoing centuries of thought and discovery.”
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is India’s premier organization responsible for archaeological research, conservation, and protection of cultural heritage.
The epigraphy branch conducts epigraphical survey regularly across the country to copy, decipher & editing the inscriptions. It has been published in the ASI publications
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The scientific study of inscriptions to understand India’s history, languages, and cultural traditions.
Original records engraved on stone and metal that serve as primary sources of India’s past.
Accurate paper impressions taken from inscriptions for safe preservation and scholarly research.
A national digital initiative providing structured access to India’s epigraphic heritage.