Telugu Inscriptions in Karnataka: A Cultural Study - Front Cover

Telugu Inscriptions in Karnataka: A Cultural Study - Back Cover

Telugu Inscriptions in Karnataka: A Cultural Study

Author(s): Dr. Indira Malapaka

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Language:
English

ISBN13:
9798891711884

ISBN10:
8891711888

Format:
Ebook

Pages:
188

Publication date:
18-Feb-2025

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Indira Malapaka’s study "Telugu Inscriptions in Karnataka – A Cultural Study" explores the historical ties between Telugu and Kannada regions. Through inscriptions on temples and hero stones, she reveals migration patterns, religious practices, linguistic evolution, and cultural exchanges, highlighting the influence of Telugu communities in Karnataka across different historical periods.

Dr. Indira Malapaka

Dr. Indira Malapaka is a distinguished scholar specializing in Epigraphy, Manuscriptology, and Ancient Indian Culture. She currently serves as the Director (Manuscripts) at Sanaathan Jeevan Trust and is the Centre Coordinator for Gyan Bharatam under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Dr. Malapaka holds a Ph.D. from S.V. University, where her seminal research focused on Telugu Inscriptions in Karnataka, providing a comprehensive socio-cultural study of regional historical records. She recently completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Pondicherry University, focusing on the representation of women in South Indian art. A prolific researcher, she has authored six books; including Telugu Inscriptions in Karnataka – A Cultural Study (2025) and published over 25 papers in national and international journals.