Posted 13 Feb 2007 13:59:58 ( Updated 15 Dec 2024 18:12:47 )
Name |
Ban Wang Phai Inscription |
Name other |
K. 978, 99/274/2550 |
Script |
Pallava |
Date |
12th Buddhist century |
Language |
Sanskrit |
Face/Line |
1 face ; contains 12 lines of writing |
Material |
basalt |
Form |
angular pillar |
Size |
28 cm. width ; 132 cm. height ; 17 cm. thick |
Found at |
Ban Wang Phai, Bo Rang Locality, Wichian Buri District, Phetchabun Province |
Exhibited |
Kanchanaphisek National Museum, Khlong Ha Locality, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province |
Description |
The inscription was made on the occasion that a certain king ascended to the throne. The king was nephew of the emperor who himself was a son of King Pṛthivīndravarman whose power matched that of King Bhavavarman the First. However, the inscription does not specify exactly who the king mentioned on it was. |
Reference |
Edited by : The Inscriptions in Thailand Database Project Staffs (2557 B.E.), SAC, from : |
Illustrations |
Rubbing inscription picture from : Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archaeology, Silpakorn University, 2545 (Record Number; CD; INS-TH-07, File Name; PCH_001) |