Inscriptions of the Vijayanagara Rulers Vol-IV Telugu Inscriptions (AD1351-1665)

About the Book
Inscriptions of the Vijayanagara Rulers, Volume IV: Telugu Inscriptions (A.D. 1351–1665) is a major scholarly compilation published under the “Inscriptions of India Programme” of the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR). This volume represents the Telugu component of the Vijayanagara epigraphical corpus and significantly expands the source material available for the study of the empire.The book contains 585 Telugu inscriptions, with occasional Sanskrit portions, carefully compiled from a wide range of published sources including South Indian Inscriptions, Epigraphia Indica, Epigraphia Andhrica, district inscription volumes, and various academic journals. Each inscription is presented with detailed information such as find-spots, dates, and concise summaries, arranged systematically in chronological order.Geographically, the inscriptions are drawn primarily from Andhra Pradesh, with a concentration in the Rayalaseema region, including districts such as Anantapur, Chittoor, and Kurnool, along with examples from neighbouring regions.These inscriptions provide rich and nuanced insights into the political, social, cultural, and literary history of the Vijayanagara Empire. They also introduce new data and enable fresh interpretations, making the volume an essential resource for historians, epigraphists, and scholars of South Indian history.
 
About the Editor
Dr. P. V. Parabrahma Sastry (b. 1921)
Dr. P. V. Parabrahma Sastry is a renowned scholar in the field of epigraphy and South Indian history. With deep expertise in Sanskrit and Vedic studies, he has made significant contributions to historical and epigraphical research.He served with distinction as Deputy Director in the Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. Over the course of his career, he has deciphered and edited a large number of inscriptions and published extensively in reputed academic journals.His major works include The Kakatiyas and Their Times and district inscription volumes relating to Cuddapah, Karimnagar, and Nalgonda. He also edited Epigraphia Andhrica (Vol. IV) and contributed to the revised Telugu encyclopaedia Vijnana Sarvasvamu (Volumes I and II).In addition to epigraphy, he is an accomplished numismatist. His work Satavahana Epoch is regarded as an important contribution to understanding the origins and genealogy of the early Satavahanas. He has been honoured with the Copper Plate Charter by the Epigraphical Society of India (1986) and the Visishta Puraskaramu by Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad.
 
About the Series
This volume is part of the “Inscriptions of India Programme” launched by the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR). The programme seeks to systematically collect, edit, and publish inscriptions from different regions and dynasties across India. Given that inscriptions are often dispersed across multiple publications and archives, the series provides consolidated, annotated, and accessible volumes arranged chronologically and dynasty-wise. The Vijayanagara inscriptions project forms a dedicated sub-series within this programme, covering inscriptions in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Sanskrit across multiple volumes.
 
Book Specifications
Title: Inscriptions of the Vijayanagara Rulers
Volume: IV
Subtitle: Telugu Inscriptions
Period Covered: A.D. 1351–1665
Editor: Dr. P. V. Parabrahma Sastry
Publisher: Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), Southern Regional Centre, Bangalore
Year of Publication: 2009
Total Pages: Approx. 750 pages
Number of Inscriptions: 585
Primary Language: Telugu (with some Sanskrit portions)
ISBN: 978-81-906585-2-2
Format: Hardcover scholarly volume
Price (Original): ₹1250