Epigraphia Caranatica, Vol. 2: Inscriptions at Sravana Belgola (Classic Reprint)

Explore a landmark survey of Sravana Belgola’s inscriptions, lavishly illustrated and meticulously translated.

This edition collects hundreds of records from the 6th to the 19th century, offering detailed analysis of Kannada and Sanskrit texts, architectural contexts, and religious history. Rich plates and drawings illuminate Jaina temples, sculptural programs, and the region’s changing styles across centuries.

• Learn how epigraphic records illuminate kings, scholars, and religious communities across a broad span of Indian history.
• See large-format plates and drawings that bring the monuments and inscriptions to life.
• Understand the methods of reading, transcribing, and classifying ancient Kannada and Sanskrit texts.
• Find plans, indices, and notes that help researchers connect inscriptions to temples and sites.