Rare Copper Plates Unveiled: Falcon Coins Gallery and ASI unveil 15th-century copper plates from Devaraya I’s reign (Sangama Dynasty) in Bengaluru.
Unique Coronation Record: Plates issued during Devaraya I’s coronation, dated Saka 1328 (1406 CE), confirming his coronation date.
Genealogical Significance: Provides detailed Sangama Dynasty genealogy, tracing lineage from Chandra to Harihara and his sons.
Vamana Seal: Features Vamana instead of the customary Varaha (Vijayanagara royal insignia), marking its uniqueness.
Land Grant Details: Records Devaraya I granting Gudipalli village to Brahmins, renaming it Devarayapura-agrahara, specifying shares and boundaries in Kannada.
ASI’s Role: ASI emphasizes plates’ historical importance, confirming authentic information about Vijayanagara history. Urges public to report historical artifacts.
Dynasty’s Foundation: Sangama Dynasty (1336-1485 AD) founded the Vijayanagara Empire, establishing strong administration, military, and territorial expansion.
Key Rulers: Harihara I established Nayankara system. Bukka Raya I expanded empire. Harihara II expanded to eastern seacoast. Deva Raya II was considered dynasty’s greatest ruler.
First Coronation Copper Plate: This discovery is unique, as it is the first known coronation copper plate to emerge apart from two others found which are undeciphered.
