Kollapur Plates of Vikramaditya I
7th Century Chalukyan Copper Plate Inscription
A.D. 672 17th Regnal YearGenealogy (Prasasti)
The record traces the royal lineage from the great-grandfather Pulakesin I through Kirtivarman I and Pulakesin II. The family belongs to the Manavyasa-gotra and are descendants of Hariti.
Pulakesin I (Polikesi)
Performed the Asvamedha sacrifice and purified himself with the Avabhritha-snana. Established the Chalukya dynasty's sovereignty.
Kirtivarman I
The Prithvi-Vallabha Maharaja who conquered Vanavasi and expanded the kingdom's territories.
Pulakesin II
Defeated Harshavardhana, the Lord of the North, earning the title Paramesvara. Consolidated Chalukya power across Deccan.
The Reign of Vikramaditya I
Vikramaditya I restored the family power by defeating hostile relatives on the battlefield. Having mounted the divine horse named Chitrakantha, he acquired the position of Paramesvara and regained the supremacy of kings.
His reign marked the restoration of Chalukya authority after a period of internal conflict and external threats.
Land Grant Details
Prithvipati Raja
Madurendu, son of Somesaraman
(Bharadvaja-gotra)
108 nivartanas of land in Kottatta
Northern bank of the Krishna Venna River
Varaha-lanchana (The Boar)
Symbol of Chalukyas
Epigraphical & Paleographical Notes
Script Analysis
The characters belong to the early Telugu-Kannada script, showing transitional features between early and medieval forms.
Notable Features:
- Doubling of consonants after 'r' as seen in Karttikeya
- Clear distinction between 'la' and 'ļa' maintained
- Evident in words like Chalukyanam and kulamalamkarishnoh
- Typical of 7th-century Deccan inscriptions
Historical Significance: This inscription provides crucial evidence for understanding the political restoration under Vikramaditya I and the administrative practices of the Chalukya empire.
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