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Aryan Culture
Jinamanjari
Vol. 22 · No. 02
Jinamanjari
Jaina Architecture and Iconography in Andhra
By N.S. Ramachandra Murthy, Somadeva
2000Vol. 22 · No. 02pp. 5–13
Dr.
• Birth & Early Life Born in 1943 in the village of Sitanagaram, near Rajahmundry in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. He completed his school education at Municipal High School and pursued his undergraduate studies at Government Arts College, Rajahmundry. • Education Achieved his M.A. in History with a specialization in Archaeology from Andhra University, Waltair, in 1964. Later, he earned his Ph.D. from Karnatak University, Dharwad, in 1981—his thesis focused on forts in ancient and medieval Andhra up to 1600 A.D. • Professional Career He joined the Department of Archaeology & Museums, Epigraphy Branch, in 1966. During his tenure, he served as an Assistant in Epigraphy, Registering Officer (from 1974), Assistant Director (Epigraphy), and ultimately as Assistant Director (Epigraphy–Publications) in Hyderabad. • Contributions & Field Work Dr. Murthy gained extensive experience across various archaeological domains including explorations, excavations, numismatics, epigraphy, sculptures, temple art, architecture, and antiquities. He conducted notable excavations at sites like Nandalur, Kotilingala, and Nirjapla, where he unearthed early historic and Buddhist sites. He also played a key role in organizing the Shri Bhagavan Mahavir Govt. Museum in Cuddapah and led archaeological explorations across Andhra Pradesh in districts such as Cuddapah, Kurnool, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Adilabad, and others. • Publications & Academic Service In addition to authoring Forts of Andhra Pradesh – From the Earliest Times Up to 16th C. A.D., he published over 15 research articles in various journals. He was affiliated with scholarly bodies such as the Indian Epigraphical Society and the Andhra Pradesh History Congress, and participated in academic seminars and conferences. Full Name Dr. N.S. Ramachandra Murthy Born 1943, Sitanagaram (near Rajahmundry), Andhra Pradesh Education M.A. (History–Archaeology), Andhra University (1964); Ph.D., Karnatak University (1981) Career Archaeologist and epigrapher with Dept. of Archaeology & Museums, Hyderabad Key Work Forts of Andhra Pradesh – From the Earliest Times Up to 16th C. A.D. (1996) Research & Service Excavations, epigraphy, museum development, scholarly publications, and institutional memberships.
Jinamanjari
Vol. 22 · No. 02
By N.S. Ramachandra Murthy, Somadeva