Sanjeli inscriptions

According to the Sanjeli inscriptions, Alchon Huns ruler Toramana ruled in the area of Gujarat.
Find spot of the Sanjeli inscriptions.[1]

The Sanjeli inscriptions consist in three copperplate charters found in Sanjeli in northern Gujarat. The copperplates mention the rule of Alchon Huns king Toramana in the area.[2]

The first copperplate refers to the 3rd year of the reign of Toramana, and describes pious gifts made by merchants in the area of Vadrapali in the district of Sivabhagapura.[2]

The copperplates also describes how the local king Maharaja Bhuta in Sanjeli was made Governor (visayapati)[3] of the district of Sivabhagapura (northern Gujarat) by the grace of Toramana.[2][1]

The Sanjeli inscriptions indicate that Toramana penetrated at least as far as northern Gujarat, and possibly to the trading port of Bharukaccha.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Hans Bakker 24th Gonda lecture
  2. 1 2 3 4 The World of the Skandapurāṇa by Hans Bakker p.34
  3. ↑ Indian Epigraphical Glossary by Dineschandra Sircar p.378
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