Which one of the following inscriptions records the history of a guild of silk weavers?
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UPSC Geoscientist â 2021
The Mandasor Inscription, dated to 436 CE and 473 CE, records the history of a guild of silk weavers who migrated from Lata (Gujarat) to Dashapura (Mandasor in Madhya Pradesh).
The inscription, written by the poet Vatsabhatti, describes the prosperity of the guild, their migration, and their collective effort in building and later restoring a magnificent temple dedicated to the Sun God at Dashapura. It provides insights into urban life, guilds, and religious activities during the Gupta period.