A Note on the Tivarkhed Plates of Nannaraja
Summary
Re‑examining the Tivarkhed copper plates attributed to Nannaraja, a Rashtrakuta prince, this note outlines the grant of villages Tivarakheta and Ghuikheta and reviews the dynasty’s genealogy from Mananka through Dantidurga. By comparing the Tivarkhed record with the Multai plates and other inscriptions, the author detects textual inconsistencies and chronological anomalies. The genealogical sequence and dating in the Tivarkhed plates conflict with established Rashtakuta history, suggesting that either the Tivarkhed or the Multai plates are spurious. Given these contradictions, the author leans toward treating the Tivarkhed plates as later fabrications and cautions against relying on them for historical reconstruction. The note illustrates the importance of cross‑checking inscriptions and emphasises the possibility of forged or erroneous records in epigraphic studies.
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Conclusion
By comparing the Tivarkhed and Multai inscriptions, the note argues that the Tivarkhed plates contain genealogical and chronological inconsistencies and are likely spurious. Scholars should therefore treat them with caution in Rashtakuta history.