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An ancient Prakrit language Brahmi script inscription found in Nagarjunakonda

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English: Nagarjunakonda is an archaeological site near Andhra Pradesh Telangana border. It can be reached by late morning boat services from either state's departure points.
  • Originally connected to the mainland, it is now an island surrounded by Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir waters created by damming the Krishna River.
  • It is a large site that includes ancient Mahayana Buddhist and Hindu traditions
  • The above inscription is now preserved in the Nagarjunakonda island archaeological museum
  • It is a Hindu inscription found at the Ashtabhujaswami temple, attributed to king Vasu Sena of the ancient Abhira dynasty of Sudra caste. This is inscribed on granite stone.
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Camera location16° 31′ 14.77″ N, 79° 14′ 21.52″ E  Heading=91.037700479067° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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