An Unpublished Inscription of Maharaja Jagat Simha of Mewar
Summary
Agrawala edits an unpublished inscription of Maharana Jagat Simha of Mewar. Written in Nagari script on a rectangular black stone, the inscription has 26 lines of Sanskrit with some Mewari words. It opens with a salutation to Ganapati and recounts the genealogy of Udaipur rulers up to Jagat Simha. Agrawala observes that contemporary eulogists used similar language across prasastis. He notes that several verses (10–13) of this record were later incorporated into the Jagadisa temple prasasti; both inscriptions were composed by poet Laksmi Natha, son of Tailanga Krsna Bhatta. The engraver made numerous spelling errors. Agrawala provides the text and analysis, showing how the inscription contributes to understanding royal genealogy and literary practices in Mewar.
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Conclusion
Agrawala’s publication of the Jagat Simha inscription adds to Mewar’s epigraphic corpus. The record narrates the genealogy of Udaipur rulers and shares verses with the Jagadisa temple prasasti, confirming that poet Laksmi Natha authored both. The inscription illustrates how eulogists recycled material across monuments and reveals transcription errors by the engraver. This study enhances our understanding of Mewar’s literary and dynastic history.