Dal Mahat Inscription
- Language: Sanskrit
- Date: 1006
- Indoskript editor: Kathrin Holz
- Dynasty: Hindu Shahi
- ID: 893
- Place of origin: Hazara (72° 17' long., 34° 48' lat.)
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Metadata:| Script | late Proto-Sharada |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Support | stone |
| Lines | 4 |
| Dimensions | 49.5 x 23.5 x 15.5 cm |
| Inscribed area | 33 x 19.5 cm |
| Average letter size | H 3 × W 2 cm |
| Dating | 1006/7 CE (Hindu Shahi era) |
| Basis of dating | intrinsic date |
| Origin | Dal Mahat, Torbela, Hazara District |
| Current location | Lahore Museum S 1962 |
Khaw, Nasha Bin Rodziadi. 2015. “Study and Analysis of the Proto-Śāradā and Śāradā inscriptions in the Lahore Museum (Punjab-Pakistan).” Gandhāran Studies 9: 96., plates 3a and 3b.
Khaw, Nasha Bin Rodziadi. 2016. Study and analysis of Brāhmī and Śāradā inscriptions from Gandhāra: its impact on religious, cultural and historical landscape of the region. A thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Archaeology. University of Peshawar: 78f., plates 41a and 41b, tables 40 and 75.
Secondary Bibliography:
Kielhorn, F. 1897. “Three Dates of the Harsha Era.” Indian Antiquary 26: 29.
Vogel, Jean Philippe. 1911. Antiquities of Chamba State. Part I. Inscriptions of the Pre-Muhammadan Period. (Archaeological Survey of India, New Imperial Series, 36). Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India: 259.
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- Śrī Viggraharāja ()
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