Brahma-Hindu inscription, inscription on a Bai Sema shaped stone,
Posted 13 Feb 2007 13:59:58 ( Updated 14 Dec 2024 11:27:08 )
Name |
Chong Sa Chaeng Inscription |
Name other |
P.Ch. 5, K969 |
Script |
Pallava |
Date |
12th Buddhist century |
Language |
Sanskrit |
Face/Line |
1 face, contains 4 lines of writing |
Material |
gray sandstone |
Form |
Bai Sema |
Size |
56 cm. width ; 92 cm. height ; 20 cm. thick |
Found at |
Prasat Khao Chong Sa Chaeng, Ta Phraya Locality, Ta Phraya District, Sa Kaeo Province |
Exhibited |
Prachin Buri National Museum, Na Mueang Locality, Mueang District, Prachin Buri Province |
Description |
This inscription records the digging of a well which, according to the inscription, is called “Saṅkara Taṭāka”, commanded to be built by King Mahendravarman. However, no evidence has been found to prove that this King Mahendravarman was the same person as King Mahendravarman of the former Khmer empire. |
Reference |
Edited by : The Inscriptions in Thailand Database Project Staffs (2552 B.E.), SAC, from : |
Illustrations |
Rubbing inscription picture from : Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archaeology, Silpakorn University, 2545 (Record Number; CD; INS-TH-02, File Name; PJ_002) |