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Mulavarman
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Sri Mulavarman Nala Deva was the king of the Kutai Martadipura Kingdom, located in eastern Borneo around the year 400 CE. What little is known of him comes from the seven yūpa inscriptions found at a
The name Shri Mū-la-va-rmma-ṇaḥ Rā-jñaḥ "The Lord, Prince Mulavarman" in a yupa inscription in pallawa script from Kutai. 4th-5th century CE. In other
The name Shri Mū-la-va-rmma-ṇaḥ Rā-jñaḥ "The Lord, Prince Mulavarman" in a yupa inscription in pallawa script from Kutai. 4th-5th century CE. In other inscriptions, Mulavarman is also called "Lord of Kings".
One of the yūpa Mulavarman inscriptions from Kutai, at the National Museum in Jakarta
One of the yūpa Mulavarman inscriptions from Kutai, at the National Museum in Jakarta
Mulavarman inscription on a yūpa, 5th century CE
Mulavarman inscription on a yūpa, 5th century CE
Mulavarman inscription on a yūpa, 5th century CE
Mulavarman inscription on a yūpa, 5th century CE
Yūpa
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A yūpa, or yūpastambha, was a Vedic sacrificial pillar used in Ancient India. It is one of the most important elements of the Vedic rituals for animal sacrifice.
Mulavarman
…was the king of the Kutai Martadipura Kingdom, located in eastern Borneo around the year 400 CE. What little is known of him comes from the seven yūpa inscriptions found at a sanctuary in Kutai, East Kalimantan. He is known to have been generous to brahmins through the giving of gifts, including thousands of cattle…
Vāsishka inscription on the Isapur Yūpa.
Vāsishka inscription on the Isapur Yūpa.
Translation of the inscription mentioning the usage of the sacrificial pillar.
Translation of the inscription mentioning the usage of the sacrificial pillar.
Samudragupta coin with horse standing in front of a yūpa sacrificial post, with legend "The King of Kings, who had performed the Ashvamedha sacrifice,
Samudragupta coin with horse standing in front of a yūpa sacrificial post, with legend "The King of Kings, who had performed the Ashvamedha sacrifice, wins heaven after conquering the earth".
The queen, reverse of last, is holding a chowrie for the fanning of the horse and a needle-like pointed instrument, with legend "One powerful enough t
The queen, reverse of last, is holding a chowrie for the fanning of the horse and a needle-like pointed instrument, with legend "One powerful enough to perform the Ashvamedha sacrifice".