A Note on the Bhaturiya Inscription of Rajyapala

Summary

In this note the author corrects earlier readings of an inscription from Bhaturiyā attributed to the king Rājyapāla. He argues that some proper names and titles were misread by previous editors and proposes revised translations. For example, the term previously rendered 'dharma‑rājyadāyaka' is shown to be 'dharma‑rājya‑dāyaka', meaning 'one who bestows righteous rule'. He also clarifies that certain phrases refer to ministers and generals rather than to the king himselffile:///home/oai/share/563034_compressed-243-389.pdf#:~:text=A%20Note%20on%20the%20Bhaturiya,his%20elephants%20infuriated%20with%20inso. The note notes that the original inscription is difficult to decipher and that misplacement of diacritics led to earlier errors. By providing accurate Sanskrit readings and transliteration, the author corrects the historical record. He emphasises that such minor corrections can change our understanding of genealogical and administrative details. The note concludes with a plea for careful epigraphic methods and collaboration between historians and Sanskritists when editing inscriptions.