Bhitari Pillar Inscription: The Life of Skandagupta

The Bhitari Pillar Inscription of Skandagupa' is a 19 line Sanskrit inscription

The inscription gives a concise overview of the genealogy of Skandagupta’s ancestors and their great attainments

It tells a lot about the king Skandagupta; including his military prowess, remarkable achievements

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Bhitari Pillar Inscription: The Life of Skandagupta

A inscription that belongs to the 8th Gupta Emperor, Skandagupta’s reign (around 455-467 CE)

The Bhitari Pillar Inscription of Skandagupa' is a 19 line Sanskrit inscription

The inscription gives a concise overview of the genealogy of Skandagupta’s ancestors and their great attainments

It tells a lot about the king Skandagupta; including his military prowess, remarkable achievements

We can find this inscription in Village Bhitari, about 32 Km. from Ghazipur district, in Uttar Pradesh