A topographical list of Arabic, Persian, and Urdu inscriptions of South India

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A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS OF SOUTH INDIA

A Topographical List of Arabic, Persian and Urdu Inscriptions of South India

ZIYAUD-DIN

INDIAN

COUNCIL

OF

NEW

NORTHERN

NEW

A. DESAF

HISTORICAL DELHI

AND BOOK

CENTRE

DELHI

RESEARCH

ISBN 81-85119-76-7

@ Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi Price : Rs 280.00

1989

Co-published by Indian Council of Historical Research, 35 Firgzshah Road, New Delhi and Northern Book Centre, 4221/1, Ansari Road, New Delhi and printed at Anand Printing Service, Maujpur, Delhi-110032.

To Professor S. Nurul Hasan to whom Indian historical research owes so much

and who

suggested the theme of this work

PREFACE

Perso-Arabic epigraphs which regularly appear in the Indo-Pak-Bangladesh sub-continent from the twelfth century a.p. have a limited part to play, in view of the availability of literary and archival material for the medieval period. Nevertheless, their important supplementary, corroborative and corrective role cannot be underestimated. Although quite a good deal of this source-material has come into print for quite some time, it has been noticed

that the students and scholars of medieval history have, by and large, been ignoring them. It was in his overall scheme of harnessing all sources—like Epigraphy, Marathi and

Rajasthani material, etc.,— that Professor S. Nurul Hasan held a seminar

under the auspices

of the Department of History in the Aligarh Muslim University in 1970. Though it helped in generating interest among the historians, this valuable material continued to be overlooked— a state of affairs which unfortunately persists even today. It is with the earnest desire to

provide an indispensable handy compendium in the field that after my retirement as Director (Epigraphy), Archaeological Survey of India, I undertook the present work of Topographical List

of Arabic, Persian and Urdu

Inscriptions in

South India in

1983, under the fellowship

programme of the Indian Council of Historical Research. While

all efforts

have

been made

to include

all inscriptions

that

have

come to my

knowledge till 1986, through available sources, it is likely that some epigraphs might have been omitted. My long tenure as Superintending Epigraphist for Persian and Arabic Inscriptions in the Archaeological Survey of India has been of great help in making this

List as comprehensive as possible and as correct and authentic as it could be. Mistakes in the published readings have been rectified and it is hoped that the exhaustive Indexes

appended to the book will prove extremely useful. I owe special thanks to my erstwhile colleagues in the Perso-Arabic epigraphy branch

at Nagpur for

their active

cooperation.

I must also thank

Mr P.V. Janardhanan of

Nagpur for supervising and seeing through the typescript from the first till final stages.

must

express

my

most

sincere

thanks

to the Indian

granting me fellowship to undertake the work. Tam grateful tothe ICHR for Northern Book Centre, New Delhi,

publication competently. 14, Khurshid Park Ahmedabad-380 055

Council of Historical Research for

I

sponsoring the publication of this volume. Messrs also deserves thanks for carrying out the work of

ZIYAUD-DIN

A. DESAI

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CONTENTS

Preface

vit

List of Abbreviations

xv

Introduction

xvii

LL 2. 3.

Adilabad Adoni Afzalpur

1-2 3-22 23-27

5.

Alampur

29-34

4,

6.

7.

8. 9 10. MW.

12.

13.

14.

15. 16.

16a.

17. 18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

Ainapur

Aland

Alleppy

Ambasamudram Aminbada Arcot Asifabad Road

Bablad (Konteswana)

Badami

Badi Beeri

Bagewadi Bahadurbanda Bandar

Bangalore

Bankapur

Basavakalyan Belgaum

Bellary

Betat Pudi Angadi

23.

Beypore

25.

Bhongir

24.

Bhatkal

28

31-54 55-57 58-80 81

5 5 6 8

37-50

82

8 8 9

9

107-120

n

122-143

12

121

144-150 151

152

153

154-155

33.

Chanda Sharif

363-367

Channapur

369

35.

8

88-89

90-106

346 347-355, 356-357 358-360

Chandapur

8

85 86-87

Bilgi Bodhan Calingapatnam Cannanore

34.

8

84

28. 29. 30. 31.

Chaliyam

4

83

156-229

32.

3

3

Bidar

Bijapur

3

35-36

26. 27.

1 1 2

12

14

14

15 15

15

15

230-345

2

361-362

35

368

33. 33 34 35 35

36

36

Contents

36. 37.

38,

39. 40. Al. 42.

43.

45. 46. 47, 48.

49. 50.

Chidambaram

Chikalgoda Chillergi

370 371 372

Chinna Mangalaram

377

Chincholi

Chittoor Cochin

Cuddapah Cumbum

Dargah Daroji

Dodda Ballapur

431-32 433

Dodda Kirangur

59.

Gandikota

63.

65. 66. 67. 69. 70. nl. 72. 73. 74. 1. 76. 77. 78. 79.

419-21 422

423-24

Fathollapur

61.

378-383 384-389 390-403 404-418

Deodurg

Devarkonda Dharwar

SI. 52. 53. 54, 55. 56. 37. 58.

373-376

Dornahalli

Draksharam

Elgandal

Eluru

Eruvadi

Firozabad

Gangawati

Ghazinagar

Gingee

Gogi

Golapalli

Golconda Gornalli Guduru

Gulbarga

Gulsaram Halebid

Halsingi

Hangal

Haveri Hittinala

Hospet Hubli Hukeri

Hulagur Hyderabad Ichchapuram

425-30

434

435 436 437-40 441 442 443-44 445-46 447-48 449-51

452 453-57 458-62 463 464-550 551-52 553-57 558-608 609-611 612 613 614-15 616-17 618 619 620 621-24 625

626-913 914-24

Contents

Iringal

Itibarpur

Jaladurga

Jammalamadugu Jataprole Kadiri Kallur Kalyani

Kanakgiri Karimnagar Kaulas

92. 93. 94, 95. 96. 97, 98. 99. 100, 101. 102. 103.

104.

105. 106. 107.

108. 109.

110.

Kaveriparkarpalli

Kayalpattanam Kembhavi Kilakari

Kodangal

Koilkonda Kollam

Kondapalli

Kondotti

Koppal Kosuvaripalle

Kottakota

Kottapeta

Kovelam Kozhikode

Krishnarajasagara

Kudachi Kundurg

Kurnool

M1.

Lakshmeshwar Leburu

113,

Machhlipatnam

112.

114. 115.

116. 117.

118.

119. 120. 121. 122. 123,

124,

Lingsugur

Madayi

Madhugiri

Madras Madurai Malavalli Malihabad Malkhed Mamdapur

Mangalgiri

Manvi Masaipeth

925 926 927 928 929 930-31 932 933-72 973 974 975 976 977-98 999-1000 1001-10 1011-12 1013

1014-21 1022-30 1031-38 1039-50

1051 1052

1053

1054-58 1059-72 1073 1074-75, 1076-80 1081-1114 1115-17 1118-19 1120 1121-43 1144-47

1148 1149-1200 1201-08 1209-12 1213 1214 1215-16 1217-19 1220-21 1222

xI 88 88 88 88 88 88 89 89 92 93

93 93 93 95 95 96 97 97 98 99 99 101 101 101 101 101 103 103

103

104 107 107 107 107 110 110 110 115 116 116 116 117 117

117 117

‘Contents 125. 126.

127.

128. 129. 130. 131. 132, 133.

134.

135. 136, 137, 138. 139, 140. 141, 142, 143,

144, 145. 146, 147. 148. 149,

150.

15).

152.

153,

154, 155. 156.

157. 158.

159. 160. 161. 162. 163. 164. 165, 166. 167. 168, 169,

Masur Maula Ali Medak Misrikoti

Mudgal

Munajupatti

Muravakonda

Nagore Nalgonda Naltavad

Nandigama

Narayanadovarakere

Narayanpur Narsapur

Naubad Nirmal Nizamabad

Nizampatnam

Ootacamund Palat Pallavaram

Palyayamcottai Pangal Pandavapura

Paravanna

Pargi

Patancheru Pedana Penukonda

Periyapattanam

Pettai

Pirapur

Ponnani Poonamalle Pottalpudur

Pragtoor

Prodattur Quilandy

Raibag Raichur

Rajahmundry Rajupeta Rakkasgi

Rameswaram Ramnathpuram

1223 1224-31 1232-33 1234 1235-45 1246

1247-48

1249-51

1252-61 1262 1263 1264 1265

1266

1267 1268-78 1279 1280-81

1282 1283 1284 1285-87 1288-92 1293

1294-1300 1301-02 1303-04 1305 1306-13 1314-15, 1316-17 1318-19 1320-31 1332 1333-34 1335-37 1338 1339-43 1344-45 1346-99 1400-01 1402 1403 1404 1405-06

118

11g 19 119

119

120 120 120 121 122 122

122

122 122 122 123 124 124

124

124

124 124 125 125 125 126 126 127 127

128

128 128

128

129

130

130

130 130 131 131 136 137 137 137 137

Contents 170. 17. 172.

173. 174. 175.

176.

177. 178. 179.

180.

181.

182. 183. 184, 185.

186. 187. 188. 189. 190. 191.

192, 193, 194, 195,

196,

197. 198,

199.

201. 202. 203.

205.

207. 209. 210. 2u. 212. 213. 214,

Ranebennur Raravi

Sagar

Saidapet Saluvinayakanpattanam Sandur

Sanjamala Savnur

Segaon

Seringapatam Shahpur Shaikhpet Shirhatti

Shorapur

Siddhavatam Sindhanur Sira

Sirpur Town Siruguppa

Somasila Srikakulam

1407-09 1410 1411-31 1432 1433 1434

137 138 138 140 140

1436-56 1457 1458-88 1489-99 1500-01 1502-04 1505 1506-13 1514-15 1516-17 1518-20 1521-23

140

1435

1524

Tadpatri Talaiyuthu

1525-36 1537-38 1539-41 1542

Tanur

1544-45 1546

Srinarayanapuram Talupula Tanjavur

Tawargere

Tenkasi Thiruvithamcode Thummala Tiruchirappalli

Tirunelveli

Tirupati

Torni

Trivandrum Turkpalem

Usdayagiri Udbal Udusu

Utagi

Valeru

Valikondapuram Valinokkan

Vannipetta (Putteri)

aut

1543

1547

1548 1549-52 1553 1554-56 1557-59

1560

1561 1562 1563

1564-66

1567 1568-69 1570 1571 1572-75 1576-79 1580

140 140

142 143

146

147 147

147 147

148 148

148 149

149 149 150

150 151

151 151

151 151 152

152 152 152 153 153 153

153

153

153 154 154 154

154 154

155 155

xv

Contents 215.

216. 217. 218. 219. 220.

221. 222. 223. 224. 225. 226. 227. 228. 229. 230.

231. 232.

233. 234. 235.

Vannipettai Tollali

Velayankode Vellore

Vijaywada

Vinukonda

Vishakhapatnam Vizianagaram Wakangere Warangal

Yadgir Zafargarh

Zuhrapur

Index I

Index II

Index III Index Index Index Index

IV V VI VII

Index VIII Index IX

1581 1582-83 1584-1612

155 155 155

1618 1619-22 1623-28 1629 1630-33 1634-37 1638-40 1641-47 State District Dynasty King Date Findspots Subject Persons Buildings, Places, Professions, Terms, etc.

158 159 159 160 160 160 160 161 163 163 164 165 166 169 71 173

1613-17

158

187

Eee

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

AP, Dt. Gaz. ARADN ARASI ARIE ARSIE ASIR, New Architecture at Bijapur As. Res,

Athar

BG Bidar Burgess, Bidar

Burhanpur Cat. Cop. Pl. Mad. Mus. Cat. Cop. Pl. Nell. Dt. EC EIAPS EIM Gaz. Dharwar Dt. Glories

IA

Insc. Mad. Pro. JASP JBBRAS JBRS JHAS JMS JUB

: Andhra Pradesh District Gazetteers

: Annual

Dominions

Report, Archacological Department

of H.E.H.

Nizam’s

: Archaeological Survey of India, Annual Reports : Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy

: Annual Report on South Indian Epigraphy : Archaeological Survey of India Reports, New Imperial Series

: Architecture at Beejapoor

. . . photographed from drawings by P.D.

Hart, A. Cumming, etc., with an

historical and

descriptive

memoir

by Meadows Taylor, and architectural notes by James Furgusson

: Asiatic Researches or Transactions of the Society instituted in Bengal for inquiring into the history and antiquities of Asia : Atharu’s-Salaf (Urdu), by Nawwab Faramarz Jung Bahadur, Gulbarga 1902

: Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency

: Bidar, its history and monuments, by (Dr) Ghulam Yazdan!

: Report on the antiquities in the Bidar Aurangabad districts, by, James Burgess (Archaeological Survey of India, Western India, Vol. IID : Tarkh-i-Burhanpar (Urdu), by Muhammad Khalilu’r Rahman Burbanpari : A Catalogue of Copper Plate grants in the Government Museum Madras, by R.S.R. Ayangar : A Collection of inscriptions on Copper Plates and stones in the Nellore District, by Alan Butterworth and V.Venugopaul Chetty

: Epigraphia Carnatica : Epigraphia Indica Arabic and Persian Supplement (in continuation of Epigraphia Indo-Moslemica)

: Epigraphia Indo-Moslemica

: Gazetteer of Dharwar District

: Glories of Bijapur, by Dr B.D. Verma

: Indian Antiquary

: Inscriptions of the Madras Presidency, by V. Rangacharya : Journal of : Journal of Britain and : Journal of

the Asiatic Society of Pakistan, Dacca the Bombay Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Ireland Bihar Research Society

: Journal of the Hyderabad Archaeological Society : Journal of the Mythic Society, Bangalore

: Journal of the University of Bombay

List OF ABBREVIATIONS Khudadad

LD MASI

MT Magalat

Nellore Dt. Insc. Notes PDHC

PIHRC Qwim Khani Rangawalli SU Tarikh Hyd. WDH WMB

xvI

: Tarikh-i-Saltanat-i-Khudadad (Urdu), by Mahmiid Bangalori : Landmarks of the Deccan, by S.A.A. Bilgrami : Memoirs of the Archaeological Survey of India, No. 49, Bijapur Inscriptions, by Dr. M. Nazim : Miftahu'

-Tawarkhi,

by Rev. T.M. Beale

Shu‘ra, by Mir ‘Ali Sher Qani‘i

t & Inscriptions

: Notes on the buildings and other antiquarian remains at Bijapur by Henry Cousens : Proceedings of the Deccan History Conference, Hyderabad Session, 1945 : Proceedi:

gs of the Indian Historical Records Commission

: Waqi‘at-i-Qaum-i-Qa’im Kpanl (Urdu), by ‘Ata Muhammad Khan, Delhi 1931 : Rangawalli—Dr S.R.Rao Felicitation Volume : South Indian Inscriptions : Tarikb-i-Haidarabad-i-Dakan (Urdu), by M. Najmu'l-Ghani, Lucknow 1930

‘at-i-Daru’l-Hukimat-i-Dihli, by M. Bashiru’d-Din Ahmad i-Mamlakat-i-Bijapur, by M. Bashiru’d-Din-Ah mad

INTRODUCTION

The present volume attempts to present all Arabic,

Persian

and Urdu inscriptions, found

in South India, that have so far been published or noticed. These are listed under 1,647 entries, a total of 1,624 inscriptions noticed so far (till 1986) from 224 places in the present states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Inscriptions from the Marathwada regions of Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra and Goa have not been included. Though historically these formed part of or were closely associated with the Deccan, they are not

considered parts of South India proper. The majority, comprising slightly less than half of these epigraphs, come from Andhra

Pradesh. This is not surprising, as its various regions were more or less under continuous Muslim domination right down the Nizams of Hyderabad until Independence. Three hundred and seventy-five of the 723 Andhra inscriptions come from Golconda-Hyderabad, the capital of the Qutb-shahi and the Asaf Jaht tulers, while the seats of minor chiefs or nawabs like those of Cuddapah, Kurnool and Machhlipatam account for quite a few. Other places which have yielded ten or more records are Adoni, Cumbum, Ichchapuram, Nalgonda and Srikakulam.

‘Next comes Karnataka, with as many as 603 inscriptions, which is also not surprising.

The Bahmanis, the first independent dynasty, and the ‘Adil-shahis, one of their five successors,

ruled from Gulbarga and Bidar and Bijapur respectively for almost three and half centuries.

Also,

the short-lived rule of Haidar ‘Ali and Tipi of Mysore and the minor chiefs of Savnur

and Bankapur was extended to a considerable portion in this region. No wonder, therefore, places like Gulbarga, Bidar, Bijapur, Bankapur, Savnur, Kalyani (ot Basavakalyan as it is now known) and Seringapatam possess considerable number of epigraphs in Persian which was

The largest number of inscriptions in Karnataka, i.e., 116, is found at the official language. Raichur, the chief Bijapur, Bidar and Gulbarga coming next with 74 and 54, respectively. town in the strategic doab under Bahmanis, ‘Adil-Shahls and Asaf-jahts has also yielded 54, a Other places with a tally of ten or more inscriptions are Bangalore, fairly large number.

Bankapur, Belgam, Kalyani, Koppal, Mudgal, Sagar, Savnur, Seringapatam and Shahpur. In these two states, the Asaf-jahl, Mysore and minor chiefs’ rule was responsible for a sustained interest for historical information and cultural heritage among its educated people. This resulted in the publication of the eye-witness account of the inscriptions by the officials like Maulvi Basbiru'd-Din Ahmad, first Taluqdar at Raichur under the last Nizam and a scion

ofa learned family of Delhi ; Sayyid ‘Ali Asghar Bilgram!, an Asaf-jabt civil servant and for

Thus, some time in-charge of the State Archaeological Department ; and Mahmid Banglor!. Bashiru’d-Din Ahmad’s Wadgi‘at-i-Mamlakat-i-Bijapar (published in Urdu), a voluminous

history of Bijapur in three parts, the second of which contained a description of monuments

of Bijapur and texts of inscriptions found there and the third, of other important historical places from H.E.H. Nizam’s dominions. His texts are not always correct. Bilgrami, published in his Landmarks of the Deccan (Ma’athir-i-Dakan in Urdu) detailed list of buildings of Hyderabad-Golconda and texts of their inscriptions including some new ones not noticed by the Likewise, Mahmid Banglori published texts of quite a State Arcbaeological Department. few inscriptions in his Tarikh-i-Saltanat-i-Khudadad, i.e. history of the Sultans of Mysore.

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INTRODUCTION

The Archaeological Department of H.E.H. Nizam’s dominions

also

published

quite a few

inscriptions in its annual reports, most of which were again published with facsimiles in the Archaeological Survey of India’s epigraphical journal Epigraphia Indo-Moslemica.*

Kerala is the most inadequately represented province, having yielded 93 epigraphs only.

It may partly be due to its being far away from the centre of Muslim authority, which was one of the reasons of non-currency of Persian and Urdu languages there and also due to the highly perishable medium of inscription used there, namely, wood instead of stone. Otherwise, the region's close contacts with the Arabs from the earliest period—which explains the cur-

rency of Arabic language among the Muslims (including a large number of the descendants of

the Arab settlers)—to the present day should have been responsible

inscriptions. This is indicated inscriptions and existence of a and Ponnani. Most of the are important in some way or

for a larger number

of

by traditional accounts which refer to the eighth-ninth century few thirteenth-century stone epigraphs in places like Madai extant records from Kerala are comparatively recent, but they the other. Places which have yielded more than ten inscrip-

tions are Aleppy, Kozhikode and Ponnani.

Tamil Nadu, on the other hand, has comparatively speaking a fairly good number in

the List. Its southern coastal districts of Ramnathpuram and Tirunelveli also had contacts with the Arab traders from early times, and a short-lived dynasty of Muslim kings ruled over a small kingdom from Madurai. This should account for a large number of inscriptions than are reported till now, but no systematic effort has been made to survey these

of the

state.

and

other

Of its 205 inscriptions, all on stone, Madras has the largest number, but

parts

these

are comparatively modern, being epitaphs of persons who served in the East India Company

or British forces and members of their family. Most of the epigraphs from the coastal regions of the state, which belong to the fourteenth-fifteenth centuries, have been adversely affected

by sea-weather, rendering their decipherment difficult in many places. Again, unlike in the case of Andhra Pradesh or Karnataka, where historians

and

educated

people had developed

interest in epigraphy, particularly after the establishment of the archaeological department of

the H.E.H. Nizam’s dominions, in these two southernmost states, no such activity is in evidence. The result is that very few such inscriptions have come to light through any private agency or organisation or even erstwhile state archaeological departments of Pudukottai and Travancore, and present ones of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The inscriptions listed in the present volume are spread over a period of seven centuries and a half, with the exception ofa modern inscription dated “‘A.H. 375, (A.D. 997)” from Tiruchirapalli (No. 1554), the earliest bearing the date A.H, 629 (A.D. 1232) from Kollam (No. 1014) and the latest, dated A-H. 1379 (A.D. 1959-60) from Quilandy (No. 1343), both in Kerala. It will thus be seen that while Arabic inscriptions available in the sub-continent date from the last decade of the twelfth century, with the exception of about a little more than a dozen which

have been found at Bhambhor (Pakistan), and Sonepat (Haryana) and Bhadreshwar (Gujarat),

in the South they occur more than a century later with the exception ofa dozen and a half, found in Kerala (Nos. 361, 1014-21, 1144-46), Andhra Pradesh (Nos. 1619, 1306) and Tamil Nadu (No. 1001), incidentally from coastal regions. In Coromandal and Malabar-Konkan coasts, there have been erected inscribed monumental and like remains by early Muslim settlers, some of whom, as attested to by a Sanskrit grant, even held posts of authority—such

1,

Renamed Epigraphia Indica—Arabic and Persian Supplement from its 1951 and 1952 issue.

InTropuction

xx

as the ruler of an entire mandala or territory—under the Rashtrakutas.? As stated earlier, popular belief and traditional accounts do mention inscriptions of the eighth and ninth centories in Kerala and elsewhere, but none has been traced so far. It was only after the

establishment of Muslim authority in the south of Vindhyas consequent upon its conquest by ‘Alau’d-DIn Khiljt of Dethi (1296-1316), that we start getting these epigraphs more or less regularly. These records are found on religious edifices like mosques and tombs or dargahs or khafigahs, secular buildings and places like forts, city-walls, gateways, bastions, palaces, pleasure-pavilions and granaries, works of public utility like tanks, sluices, dams or embank-

ments, bridges, step-wells, wells, cisterns, water-storage tanks, water-fountains, canals, sarais, rest-houses and inns and gardens, educational institutions such as schools, gymnasium, etc. and miscellaneous items like victory column, watch-tower, sun-dial, kashtt (beggars’ bowl), shops, water-fall, etc. Quite a few inscriptions in the List are found engraved on movable objects like guns, porcelain ware, etc. There are a couple of inscriptions which seem to indicate the boundaries of a kingdom and distance of the findspot from some other place. Even one Sati record of 1757-58 is met with (No.807). A considerable number of these records are bilingual, and in a few cases, even trilingual, the main version being in the official language, Persian, followed by one or two regional languages. From the artistic point of view too, these inscriptions are quite valuable, some of

them representing exquisite, and many, quite good specimens of diverse scripts of Arabic calligraphy. Executed in their conventional styles or at times in Tughra, the monogram-lik form in which the letters of the text, usually of religious content, are so inscribed as to form a pictorial outline of a bird, animal or even a human face.

It is true that these Perso-Arabic-Urdu epigraphs do not supply as copious and varied

direct historical

because the

information as their

Sanskritic

unlike in the case of the latter, they

time they made their appearance

and

Dravidian

counterparts

do.

This is

were not intended as source-material, since by

in India, there

were other media of dissemination like

chronicles, and archival material like farmans, sandds, etc. Nevertheless, they do constitute important historical source-material. Being contemporary and authentic records, they provide

first-hand material and valuable data, both direct and indirect, for the study of the political, social and cultural aspects of the region. They forma missing link in the chronology of rulers; they throw new light on some administrative details, political events and personages;

they provide material for an assessment of the economic condition; they help clear up confusing statements and corroborate

the information

given

by historians;

they

offer valuable

data for the preparation of the lists of governors and officials of provinces, districts, subdiviions and towns as also for the history of eminent personages and their families unrecorded in literary or other sources. A large number of ministers, governors, commanders, personnel of the revenue and other departments and the like have come down to us only through these records which at times provide important links in the succession lists of officials. Not only do

they fill lacunae in the large gap of our knowledge of the local history, but even in respect of those known from other sources,.they supply more and exact details of their career. Also, they have preserved correct spellings of persons, place-names, incorruptibility of which is not vouchsafed in hand-written works, Lastly, being a valuable source for the history of monuments and buildings, they serve as reference for the study of the development of architectural style, 2. Eplgraphia Indica, Vol. XXXIV, Part I, April 1957, pp. 45-58.

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InTRODUCTION

In the field of political history too, the contribution of these epigraphs is not to be

ignored. The Khalji records, for example, are important for they show the extent of their sovereignty—which touches Rakkasgi in Bijapur district of Karnataka—the extreme southern limit. The Tughluq records are spread, as far as Rajahmundhry on the eastern coast of Andhra Pradesh and Bidar, Gogi and Kalyani in Karnataka. The inscriptions of the Bahmants and four of their five successors (the fifth, the ‘Imad shah{s, having wielded authority in Berar not included in this regional list) furnish unimpeachable evidence for determining the exact political status, ata certain period of time, of

certain regions such as Kalinga, Raichur dodb, Telangana, etc., which were a bone of contention between different ruling

dynasties or indicating the farthest southward thrust

shahi authority as far as Poonamalle, a suburb of Madras (No.1332).

It is to be noted that historians have by and large overlooked the

of Qutb-

evidence of these in-

scriptions. For example, the epitaph from Visakhapatnam of one Taju’d-Din ‘Ali (No. 1619) who

died in 1257, mentions him as ‘the first to conquer Bandar (Port)-Sbah-pattan’ which perhaps mean Visakhapatnam. Nothing whatsoever is known about this event or of the conqueror—

whether

he was an official of the Delhi Sultanate or an adventurer. But no writer on Deccan

history has taken note of this inscription noticed as early as in 1908-09, to investigate at least this claim. Similarly, the Bijapur inscription which refers to the siege of the fort by king

Krishnadevar?y of the Vijayanagar and his retreat four days later on 23 March 1522 (No.235) falls into this category.* Apart from such references to expeditions,

campaigns,

conquests,

etc., these epigraphs

either supplement or corroborate the statements of historians. At times they play a determining role in case of conflicting or contrary views expressed by historians. It is a well known, fact that a good deal of authentic information on the history of the later Bahmanis and

inde-

pendence of their five governors has come from epigraphs only. Likewise, the correct spelling

and connotation of the title ‘Sawai’ of the ‘Adil-Khahi rulers, the name As‘ad Khan of their celebrated general, etc., were determined with the help of epigraphs (Nos. 1362 and 123-24, etc.). In particular, the value of these epigraphs for scrutinising the statements of modern writers, particularly the compilers of works like district gazetteers, is too great to be overstressed. Epitaphs of men and women from various walks of life which form a considerable number in the List, though containing merely the name and date of the deceased, have importance of their own. A large number of them show that they belonged to a foreign, or, to be precise, of Iranian stock. Found at different places, these can also be taken to indicate the pattern of settlement of these foreigners. Mentioning as most of them do the native place of these newcomers or their descendants, they furnish material for the study of the relationship and communications between particular places of the two countries. Then, there are some inscriptions which contain matters of administration such as the posts

and designations of officials and noblemen as furnished by them. Then there are royal orders, gaul-namas (letters of guarantee or agreements), texts

of deeds

of

endowments

and

grants

of land, village or built-up property, particularly shops, for the maintenance of religious build-

ings like mosques or of charitable institutions etc., the importance of which can be realised from the fact that not much information in this regard is coming forth in written records,

3, See H.K. Sherwani and P.M. Joshi (eds.), “Tpigrephy: Aratic ard Persian” in History of Medieval Deccan, (1295-1724), Vol. II, Hyderabad, The Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, 1974, pp. 363-79.

IntRoDUCTION

xx

particularly of the pre-Mughal period. A few of these relate to remission of regular taxes, dues or imposts on village communities carrying on various professions, discontinuation of illegal practices

or conventions enforced by

(peits) and remission facility to people,

of taxes

state functionaries,

foundation of market-places

there in the initial stages for the furtherance

of trade and

adjustment of public grievances, provision of agricultural facilities and ini-

tiating steps to increase the yield by augmenting water supply through the construction of wells, step-wells, tanks, canals and embankments, or by bringing fallow lands into cultivation

through hard labour, etc., establishment of free-kitchens or alm-houses (/angar), inns, sarais and schools and making provision for their unkeep, and the like.

rest-houses, There area

few royal orders (Nos. 310, 314) which bespeak of the attempt of the ‘Adil-shah! rulers to discontinue an unlawful practice prevalent in some parts of the kingdom, applicable, as it would appear, to Hindus in some and to everybody in other parts of the kingdom whereby the property ofa person who died without a male heir was denied to his relatives including a daughter. In one order, the practice was enforced in respect of the community of jewellers chatis and grocers. There is also one inscription hinting at conscription—garrison (compulsory

military) duty in respect of the barber community (No. 317). The laying out of gardens for public or private use also forms the subject of quitea few records. The text ofa mahdar (decision-by-assembly—a form of local self-government so to say, so typical of Marathi-

speaking areas) made by the local mahdjans and balotiyan—specimens of which are no doubt available in archives—is preserved in one inscription (No. 624). Apart from the names of various administrative divisions, we sometimes get the exact names of districts, towns and villages and in a few cases, of the localities ofa town, thus vouchsafing their correct spellings as current then ; among these, more important are the names given to newly founded or re-

named places like Ustidabad-Gogl,

Muhammdanagar-Golconda,

Khidrabad, ‘Adilabad,

Husainabad, Ibrahim-I‘tibarpir, etc. (Nos. 3, 926, 1011, 1023, etc.). Incidentally, the spelling of names like Muhammadanagar or “Adal Shah occurring in inscriptions (e.g. Nos. 462, 609°

615, etc.) has not been correctly read and understood by scholars ; the long alif after or in the proper name Muhammad or title ‘Adil is used out of respect as per the wellknown practice of the Iranians obtaining even today. A picture that emerges from such epigraphs is that

institution

of works of

charity

or

public utility and endowments for their maintenance was by and large the responsibility of the local government. However, we do get a few instances of individuals too setting these up. In

this connection, mention may be made of three extant water-storage towers of Bijapur

as part

of water supply system of the city, named Mukammad-nad in inscriptions (Nos. 311-13). At least one inscription each is found to have Bahman! kingdom (No. 613) and distance (No. 618).

been set upto indicate the boundary of the of a place from another unspecified place

The inscriptions relating to grants, gaul-ndmas or endowments reveal some aspects of economic conditions and public behaviour. They give the amount of expenditure

incurred on construction and some other particulars like the schedule of stipends, in local currency, of various categories of people (Nos. 250, 677, 709, 716, 761, 788, 1059, 1213,

1352, etc.). The text of exhortations and imprecations which are as a rule inseparable parts of such royal orders, grants or endowments provide interesting insight into the trend of local

behaviour, class-consciousness or like prejudices, religiosity, belief in the sanctity of places and rivers, etc., and also lack of integrity and misappropriation. It would appear that corruption

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InTRODUCTION

in some form like misappropriation

of even

religious edifices, or their income,

arbitrary

change of attendants and employees, was prevalent. These records also furnish terms of weights, measures and currency in use at a particular time in a particular area. In this

connection, the use of jikdni and jiral (Nos. 250, 1213) as monetary units in the south when it had practically gone out of use in the north is not without numismatic interest.

Information on social customs and like matters as could be derived from these epigraphs is comparatively meagre. It is in the field of literature

and arts also that these inscriptions furnish

valuable infor-

mation. In particular, the metrical records, poetry of some of which is ofa fairly high quality

offer substantial material for the assessment of

contribution

of the

region

including

Tamil

Nadu to Persian literature. Their composers being mostly unknown from other sources, these records furnish the only extant specimens of their poetic talent. Quitea few of them have preserved the names of their composers, as will be seen from the concerned index.

‘These include members of royalty like ‘Ali Adil Shah and noblemen like ‘Abdu’l-Qadir Amin Khan and JamshId Khan. These epigraphs also contain material for the local dialect or

language. A long poem in Dakhani language, (of which only a few verses were available in literary sources), found in a 17th century inscription, not only gives the whole poem but has helped correct incomplete published reading (No. 329). A large number of local words

and terms occur in these records (Nos. 19, 258, 310. 317, 624, 761, 1416, etc.). Also, the evidence of the bilingual and more particularly trilingual records (Nos. 314, 1521-22, etc.), in Kannada and Marathi, furnish authentic data on the currency in terms of area of these

languages and thus help define some bilingual areas too, apart from providing specimens

of

the particular language current at a particular age. Animportant point that emerges from such epigraphs is that local language could not be overlooked in official pronouncements, meant for the public at large. Inscriptions on guns and rifles found in different parts of the region in considerable

numbers furnish some idea of the gun manufacturing industry. The quality of these arms, either of bronze or copper or mixed metals of fine quality, points to the high technical skill

and know-how as they existed then. interesting study in their movements

particular alliances or conquests.

The present locations of these guns also provide an and thereby an indirect evidence on the history of

For.example, a gun cast at Asirgarh in

Madhya

Pradesh

creative

activity,

is found at Kalyani in Karnataka (No. 937). Some of these gun-inscriptions give a schedule of their charge with weights. Use of nepthalene is also hinted in an epigraph of the ‘Adil-

shaht period (No. 1040).

Then, these Inscriptions are even more important in another

field

of

namely calligraphy—a branch of fine arts, A considerable number of exquisitely written inscriptions in Naskh, Thulth and Nastattq are the best specimens of Islamic calligraphy including those on paper. Fortunately, some of them contain the names of artists—most of them unknown from other soutces—who can justly claim a honourable place among their fraternity throughout the Islamic world. Interestingly, in these lithic records only we know that at least

one king, Mahmiid

‘Abdu’l-Qadir Amin

Shah Bahaman! (No. Khan

(No. 1303)

were

170), and one nobleman-poet, aforementioned first-rate

calligraphers.

No

student of

Indo-

be

is

Islamic calligraphy can afford to ignore the material furnished by these inscriptions. One more field of our knowledge in

which

these

inscriptions

could

regard to the various eras current in the south like Hijrl, Shuhtr and Maulidi.

helpful

in

It may be

Inmnopuction

xm

Pointed out that until recently, not very definite information about Shuhiir (or Sir era which

was also adopted by the Maratha rulers in their official records) was available to scholars. But Marie H. Martin, Assistant Curator in the American Numismatic Society, New York, had at the suggesstion of the compiler of this List, made an in-depth study thereof.

Lastly, the epigraphs in South India, like their counterparts elsewhere, provide authentic

to-the-day-or-year dates of monuments, which in the absence of historical notices (which too are not available except in case of very outstanding edifices), are of invaluable help for the study of the development of different architectural styles. ZIYAUD-DIN

4,

A. DESAI

Marie H. Martin, ‘The Shuhir San : Date Equivalencies, Origins and Special Problems’, Epigraphia Indica—Arabic & Persian Supplement, 1971, pp. 81-106,

ADILABAD

King

Dynasty King

A.H. 1077 =1666-67 4.1 : Arabic : Contains Quranic verses, one of which forms the chronogram for the date of the construction of the mosque, Source: ARIE, 1962-63, No. 9. Provenance ; Jami‘ mosque. Above the first arch from the left in the facade. Dynasty

King : Date 1 AH. 1078 =1667-68 4.0. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of the mosque by Mas‘id Khan. Source : WMB, III, p. 16.

=

Provenance : Above the middle areh, same place.

Date Language; Purport

Circa, 1h century A.D. Persian & Arabic —_: States that the mosque was constructed by Nawwab Aminu'lMulk Bahadur through the efforts of the late Ghulam Qadir Khi the Deputy na’ib in the pargana Turk Chinda. Source —_: ARIE, 1983-84, C, 1.

Dynasty: King 1 Date + AM, 1078 =1667-68 4.0. Language:

Provenance : Kifi-Darwitza, Jn the wall.

Dynasty King Date

‘Adil Shahi ‘AULT = Shuhiir 975 (A.H. 982), Mubarram 21 =1574 AD, May 13. Language: Persian

Purport

+ Contains the text of a gaulnaime stating that Khae-i-A‘zam Ghalib Khan founded the

‘Kailabid pe}

(market-town) outside

the

qasba of Adoni fort and remitted both lawful and unlawful taxes in the case of weavers and grocers, for a period of twelve years, Source: ARIE, 1962-63, D, 8. Provenance : jimi‘ mosque. Above the second and first Dynasty?

arch from the left in the facade.

King Date A.H, 1070 =1659-60 av. Language : Persian Purport _: Records the date of the‘construction of the mosque by Mas‘td Qadiri. Source : WMB, III, p. 15. 5.

Provenance

Dynasty

: Kamfnon-ki-Baofi. In the north wall.

King : Date AH. 1075 =1664-65 av. Language: Persian Purport _: Records the constructian of the well by Mas‘td Khia. Source _: ARIE, 1962-63, No. 1; WMB, IIL, », 48. Provenance ; Rangin-Masjid, Above the central mihrab, Dynasty5

Persian

Purport

: Records the construction of the mosque by

Mas‘td. | WMB, il, p.45.

Source

Provenance : Above the second arch from the left, same

ADONI

Dt. Kurnool Andira Predesh

:

Date Language Purport

Dt. Adilabad Andhra Pradesh 1 Provenance : Jami’ mosque. On aslab above the main gate. Dynasty: King : Date : A.B, 1242=1826-27 AD. Language: Persian Purport —_: Refers to the construction of the mosque. Written by Mubammad, Source = ARIE, 1983-44, C, 2. Provenance : Same mosque. Above the right arch of the facade,

Dynasty: King : Date Language; 1 Purport Source —_:

place.

£. 1667468 A.D, Persian As in No. 8 above. WMB, III, p. 15. 10. Provenance : Above the middle arch, same place. Dynasty King : 1 A.H, 1079=1668-69 A.D. Date ; Language + Arabic & Persian for Arabic ia chronograms three _: Contains Purport A.H. 1077, 1078 and 1079 and one in Persian

ue

verse for A.H. 1079, the last_ mentioning Mas‘iid Khan as the builder of the mosque. = MB, III, p. 15. Source Provenance : Above the middle arch, same place.

Dynasty

:

King Date AH, 1079 1668-69 A.D. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the date of the construction of the mosque and a well. Source : WMB, II, p. 15. 12. Provenance : Above the first two arches on the right, camo place. Dynasty 5 King : Date AH. 1079 =1668-69 4.0. Language: Persian Purport States that Mas‘iid Khiin Qadirl constructed the Jami‘ mosque, a garden,

Source

a

tank after destroying the temple, : WMB, Ili, pp. 13:14,

welland

»

‘A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUTH INDIA 13.

Provenance: On the south-east and north-east facesofin the second row of arches from the west the prayer-hall of the same mosque. Dynasty: King

19. Provenance : Ram-Jharra. Above the entrance. Dynasty Mughal King Aurangzeb Date Reg. Year 46 (A-H. 1114), Sha‘biin 14=1702 Ap., December 23 Language: Persian Records the date and the name IslimPurport Sharra, : ARIE, 1962-63, D, 13; WMB, III, p. 19. Source

€. 1668-69 A.D. Date Language : Persian _: Bach face contains a couplet composed by Purport the scribe (writer of the text of these and other religious inscriptions), namely Jalal son of Shaikh Mabmiid, stating that he = 2) Provenance : Shihzda’s tomb. Above the entrance. Dynasty wrote (them) in the time of Mas'td Khan. King Source: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 11. Date + AH, 1176=1762-63 A.D. Language Persian same theleft, 14, Provenance : Above the first arch from Assigns the construction of a tomb to : _ Purport place. Sayyid Jamalu'llah Qadiri, who is referred Dynasty to as “our prince”. Composed by Faiz. King ARIE, 1962-63, D, 6. : _ Source 2 A.H. 1087 (si¢.)=1676-77 A.D. Date Persian Language; 21. Provenance : On the tomb of ‘Imadu’dd-Daula. Records the construction of the mosque by Purport Dynasty 1 Ma‘stid Khan. King : : WMB, Ill, p.16. Source 2 A.H, 1180=1766-67 A.D. Date Language =: Persian 15, Provenance : Same mosque. On a loose slab in the com_: Refersto the tomb as that of ‘Imidu’ddPurport pound. Daula. + Dynasty } ARIE, 1962-63, D, 7. Source ' King 1 AH.1087=1676-77 aD. Date Tomb of Shuji‘u'l-Mulk.On the arch in 2. Provenance Persian Language the facade. 1 Records the construction of a strong Purport Dynasty 1 the near bastion, like (?) Bhandarkal, King ’ Ranmandal bill at Adoni, by Sidi ‘Ambar, 1 A.HL 1196, Shawwal 9, Monday =1782 4D. Date (son of 2) Mas‘ad Khia. September 17 Source: ARIE, 1962-63, D, 2; WMB, III, p.18. Language 1 Persian 1 Records the death of Nawwib Shuja'u' Purport 16, Provenance | Ambar-Biollin the fort. In the north wall. Mulk, Dynasty 1 WMB, III, p. 17. Source : King 0 +: A,H.1091=168A.v. Date AFZALPUR Persian Language: by well the of ion Dt. Bijapur _: Records the construct Purport ‘Ambar. Karnataka + ARIE, 1962-63, D, 10; WMB, III, pp. 18-19. Source to the tomb of Afi! 23. Provenance : Mosque attached 17. Provenance : In the south-wall, same step-well. Khia, On the central mihrab. Dynasty Dynasty 3 King King A.H, 1091 =1680 A.D. Date 1 A. H, 1064=1653-54 4.0. Date Language : Persian verse Language : Arabic _ Asin No. 16 above. Purport First Creed. Contains + Purport 19. p. ARIE, 1962-63, D, 11; WMB, III, Source : ARIE, 1974-75, D, 252, WMB, U, pln Source Notes, p. 96.

Provenance : On a tomb near Fatimabi mosque,

Dynasty

King

:

+ AH, 1092, Dhu'l-Qa‘da 12, Sunday=1681 AD. November 13. Language: Persian

Date

Purport

Source

_: Records the demise of Bibi Wali, daughter of Baba Farid.

1 ARIB, 1962-63, D, 5.

2.

Provenance : Same mosque. Above the central openinf-

‘Dynasty

1

King 1 1 A.H, 1064=1653-54 A.D. Date Language : Arabic Purport —_ ; Contains Quranic text. Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 251.

A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS iN SOUTH INDIA 2.

Provenance : Tomb of Afqal Khin. On astucco-medallion on the apex of the southern

Dynasty King

=

Date Language: Purport

inner face.

30.

entrance arch,

Provenance : Same Tomb. On the stucco medallion on the north-eastern squinch,

‘Dynasty

:

King

Date Language: Purport

AH. 1069=1658-59 a.. Arabic : Contains a phrase meaning ‘Allah is sufficient’.

Source

central mihrab.

King : Date + AH, 1083=1672-73 a.p. Language: Arabic & Persian Purport —: Containsa Quranic verse anda praising the first four caliphs. Source —: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 256.

1 ‘Adil Shahi

44

Dynasty

=:

Source

Nabi.

1 WMB, III, p, 383,

= ¢

the orders

Source

On the door.

AHL 1229=1813-14 ap, Arabic Records the construction of the mosque. ARIB1976-77, D, 82; WMB, III, p.384, mosque.

of Shah

‘Ali Badshih. On the

A.H.1230=1814-15 A.D. Persian _: Records the construction of the mosque in the Dargah of shah ‘Ali by‘ Abdu'lAlim Khan Mandiizai. ; WMB, Ill, p. 383.

7 Provenance : Dynasty King : Date 2 Language; Purport

King : Date + A. H, 1216=1801-02 a.v. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the date of the construction of the gate through the efforts of ‘Abdu'n-

+ 1 —: —:

Source

ALAMPUR Dt. Mahboobnagar Andhra Pradesh Provenance : Dargah of Shih ‘Ali Bidshah.

under

: Same mosque. On the facade.

Provenance : Dargah

King Date Language: Purport

Provenance : House called Begam Mahal. Above the gentral door.

Mubammad AH, 1051 =1641-42 a.p. Persian States that the building, the pride of Jabanpiir, was built through the labour of love, by Taj Jahi n Begam. Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D,257; MASI, 49, p. 89.

ARADN, 1926-21, p. 9.

Provenance Dynasty King Date Language Purport Source Dynasty

Karnataka

Dynasty

Khan. Composed by ‘Azim. —_: ARIE, 1976-71, D, 79; WMB, III, p. 382;

great Khan ‘Ali Ahmad

33.

King : Date 1 Language: Purport :

the

of the great nobleman Shéh Yaru'l-Mulk. Composed by A‘zam. Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 81; WMB, III, pp. 383-84.

couplet

Dt. Bijapur

On

31. Provenance : Jimi‘ mosque in the fort. Above the main entrance, Dynasty 1 King : Date AH, 1229 =1813-14 A.D Language : Persian Purport —_: States that the mosque was built by the

32,

AINAPUR

headstone of a grave.

Source

Provenance : Mosque in Chindgl Pir's Dargah. On the =:

: Graveyard near the same Dargah.

called Bibi Sultan, daughter of Qadir ‘AIT

: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 255; Notes, p. 96.

Dynasty

Provenance

Dynasty: King : Date A.H. 1221 =1806-07 a. Language: Persian Purport : Records the death of Sultainu’n-Nisi also

A.H, 1069=1658-59 A.D. Persian Reads Rauda-i-Afdal (Mausoleum of Afdal). The phrase also means ‘the most perfect mausoleum’ _: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 253.

Source

3

Boat-shaped stone bowl (kasktf) in the

same Dargah.

AH. 1232—=1816-17 A.D. Persian

+ States that Karri the

Barber

ALAND

Dt. Gulbarga Karnataka 38.

Provenance

Dynasty

(Hajfam)

donated this kaghtt as offering to Shih ‘All Badshah Chishti. $ ARIE, 1976-77, D, 80; WMB, Ul, p. 383.

: Kali-Masjid. On the facade,

A TOPOORAPHICAL Lift OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS If SOUTH TeDtA King

:

Date

At.

2 AH. 1051 =1641-42 A.p.

Language: Persian Purport : Records the date of the completion ofa mosque by ‘Aff Farhféd Khan.

Source

: ARIE,

2

Kerala

Date

:

+ AH.

1254, Jumada II, 12, Sunday

1838 A.p., September 2 Language: Arabic Purport

morning

+ Arabic

AD., August 10

the death of Sibra son (2) of

Source: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 42.

grave,

same

Provenance : Mugim graveyard. On the obverse and reverse of a fifth grave. Dynasty: :

1 AH. 1274, Sha‘bin, 7, Friday =1858.4.., March 22, which was Thursday. Arabic —_: Records the death of Zainab daughter of Rabmatu'llah and wife of Haji Adam.

—_: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 36.

: AH. 1278,

Rabi‘ I, 8, Saturday,

early

morning =1861 a.p., September 13 Language: Arabi Purport : Records the death of Hawvé daughter of Abii Bakr (son of) Sulaiman and wife of Nabi Mauland, Source —_: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 40.

45.

.

Provenance ; Graveyard to the south of the Nuraal Jimi’

Dynasty: King : Date

mosque. On the headstone of a grave.

2 AH. 1280, Rabi‘ I, 15=:1863

30 Language: Arabic

Purport

46.

a.p., August

—: Records the demise of Haji ‘Isa son of

Salih Muhammad. ARIE, 1965-66, D, 45.

Source

:

Language Purport

place.

: 2 AH. 1264, Dhu'l-Qa‘da 20, Wednesday= 1848 a.., October 18 Language + Arabic Purport = Records the death of Haji Yiisuf son of Niir Mubammad, Source: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 47.

Date

place.

2 AH. 1257, Jum@da 11, 21, Monday=1841

: On the headstone of another

44. Provenance : On the headstone of a sixth grave, same place. Dynasty: King :

: Records the death of ‘Aisha daughter of

Date

Provenance

Source

Provenance : On the headstone of a fourth grave, same ‘Dynasty King

Source: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 48.

Date Language: Purport

Haji ‘Abdu'l-Qedir. Source: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 41. 40.

—_: Records the death of Haji Sulaimin son

King

+ Records the death of Haji Turab son of

Haji ‘Abdu'l-Qadir. Source _: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 38. 38. Provenance : On the headstone of another grave, same place. Dynasty =: King ' Date 1 A.H, 1250, Jumada I, 16, Tuesday=1834 A.D., October 20 Language: Arabic Purport : Records the death of Haji Sulaimin, better known as Haji Dosal, son of Hi “Abdu'l-Qadir. Source _: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 39. 39. Provenance : On the headstone of a third grave, same place. Dynasty: King

4“.

a.p.

of Héjl torahim.

Dynasty King Date

Dt. Alleppy

Purport

the headstone

H. 1261, Jumad@ I 21, Friday=1845

Purport

: ARIE, 1962-63, D, 168.

Provenance : Muqim graveyard. On the obverse and reverse of the headstone ofa grave. Dynasty King : Date + A.H. 1243, Safar 16, Saturday=1827 a.D., September8 Language: Arabic

On

May 21, which was Wednesday. Language =: Arabic

ALLEPPY

37.

Jém!* mosque.

ofa grave in the compound.

Date

36. Provenance : Tomb of Farhfd Khfn. On the sarcophagus.

Source

: Nuranl

Dynasty King

1962-63, D, 166.

Dynasty King : Date 2 AH, 1067=1656-57 a.p. Language: Persian Purport + Records the death of Parhid Khin.

Provenance

Provenance : Mugim graveyard. On the obverse and

Dynasty King

reverse of the headstone of a seveath grave,

:

A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IM SOUTH INDIA

Date

: A.H. 1287, Sha‘bin 29, Wednesday =1870 AD., September 8 Language: Arabic Purport —_: Records the death of Haji Zakariyyii son of

52,

Haji ‘Abu‘dliah.

Provenance : Graveyard to the south of Nurani Jami

mosque. On the headstone of another grave.

Dynasty

King

Date : A.H. 1290, Sha‘bin 15=1873 .p., October 8 Language: Arabic Purport _: Records the death of Maryam, wife of Haji Ilys, Source —: ARIE, 1965, D, 44. Provenance : On the headstone ofa third grave, same place. Dynasty King : Date : A.H. 1290, Dhu’l-Qa‘da 28, Sunday=1874 A., January 17 Language: Arabic Purport : Records the death of Sara daughter of

53.

King Date

51.

King

t

Purport

: Records

the death

of

Hasin(?)

Bibi

daughter of Shaikh Tipti and wife of Shaikh

Makhdiim. Further states that the couple were the spiritual disciples of the Qadiriya order saint Shah Wallu’llah. Source: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 227. Provenance : On the headstone ofa fourth grave, same place. Dynasty: King : Date : A.H. 1313, Rajab 21, Tuesday=1896 A.., January 7. Language: Urdi Purport —: Records the death of Sultan Bi daughter of Shaikh Makhdiim and wife of Shaikh Ahmad and a disciple of Shah Wall Source: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 228. AMINBADA

Dt. Guntur Andhra Pradesh

55.

Provenance : Jami* mosque. Wooden plank in the central Dynasty King

Date

mitra.

:

A.H.1070=1659-60

a.p.

Language: Arabic Purport _: Contains Quranic verses only. Source —_: ARIE, 1966-67, D., 23. Same mosque. On a grave in the courtyard.

56.

Dynasty

Date : A.H, 1298, Safar=1881 a.p., January Language: Persian Purport _: Recordsthe death of Shaikh Muhammad Ibrahim Anjan, Ranger Forest. Source: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 230.

place.

: AH. 1311, Rajab 13, Sunday night=1894 A., January 20 Language: Persian

AMBASAMUDRAM

Dt. Tirunelveli Tamil Nada Provenance : Graveyard opposite the Post Office. On the headstone of a grave.

=

King

:

: AH, 1296, Ramadan 18, Wednesday=1879 A.D., September 5 . Arabic Language: Purport Records the death of Haji Ya‘qiib son of Haji Yisuf (son of) Nir Muhammad. Source —_: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 46. Provenance : Headstone of a third grave, same place. Dynasty King Date AH. 1297, Dhu’l-Hijja 18, Thursday =1880 A... November 21, which was Sunday Language: Arabic Purport Records the death of Haji Ilyas son of ‘ajl Yiisuf (son of) Nir Muhammad. Source: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 49.

Provenance : On the headstone of a third grave, same

Date

Source = AIRE, 1965-66, D, 43. Provenance : Nurfnl Jémi‘ mosque. On the obverse and reverse of the headstone ofa second grave in the compound.

Dynasty

place.

Dynasty

Haji yas.

49.

Provenance : On the headstone of another grave, same Dynasty: King Date : AH, 1305, Ramadan 20, Friday=1888 a.p., May 31 Language: Urdii & Persian Purport —_: Records the death of Shaikh Makhdiim son of Shaikh Farid, a disciple of Waliu'l shah. Source _: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 229,

Source: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 37. 47.

$s

Language:

Purport

Source

1080, Mubarram 7=1669 a.p., May 28 Persian Al

: Records the death of Mir Mu'izzu'd-Din

Muhammad son of Sayyid Shah Baig Tafrishi. _—: ARIE, 1966-67, D,25,

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57. Provenance : Same mosque. On another grave in the courtyard.

King : Date 1 AH, 1144-=1731-32 a.p. Language: Persian

Dynasty

King Date

: + AH, 1088, Dhu'l-Wijja=1678 a.p., JanuaryFebruary Language: Persian Purport _: Records the demise of Khurshid daughter of Mir Ja‘far and wife of ‘Al] Agghar son of Zambil (or Zainal).

Source

Purport

6,

saint (named7)

: Same Dargah. Above the western door.

:

+ AH,

1144=1731-32

a.d.

Dynasty King Date Language: Purport

‘Husain Sibghatu’llahi.

Source: ARIE 1976-77, D, 255.

the eastern

door.

by

Jai

:

A. H, 1144=1731-32 A.D. Persian —; States that the death of Sa‘Sdatu’llal

Khan, a great lover of ‘Ali, was mentioned

by the angels. Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 241.

:

AH. 1141 =1728-29 av. Persian Assigns the construction of a mosque to jatu'llah Khén, ‘the ocean of kindness’. Composed by Madh (2). Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 233. 60. Provenance : Dargah of Tipii Auliya. Above the western door, Dynasty King : Date AH. 1141=21728-29 av, Language: Persian Purport —_: States that the jewel-like tomb of the saint Tipii was constructed by Sa‘datu'llab Kbin, ‘the ocean of generosity’, Source: ARIE, 1976-71, D, 234, 61, Provenance : Dargah of Sayyid Husain Shih in Mahala Husainpiira. Above the northern door. Dynasty King Date : AH. 1144, Shawwal 25, Monday=1732 AD., April 10 Language: Persian Purport —_: States that the deceased Shaikh (i.e. the saint) resided at Arkat for six years before he expired in the first pahar on the given date. Composed and written by Sayyid

(Haqrat-i-Shah)

Husain son of ‘Ali. Composed by Hasan. —_: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 256.

Provenance : Tomb of Sa‘ddatu’llah Khan, mosque. Above the northern door.

mihrab.

: Same Dargah. Above

Dynasty King

Source

59, Provenance : Mosque of Tipii Auliyd. Above the central

1

death ofa

wasa great religious scholar.

His Holiness the saint

58, Provenance : Tomb of Sayyid s Sadiq Shah in Maballa Daud Khiin Chowk. Above the doorway. Dynasty King : Date AH, 1128=1715-16 av. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the death of Source _: ARIE, 1916-77, D, 246.

Provenance

who

Language: Urdi Purport —: Records the construction of the tomb of

ARCOT

Dynasty

Provenance

Date

Dt. North Arcot Tamil Nada

62.

“Krif,

Composed by Agah. Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 253.

= ARIE, 1966-67, D, 24.

Dynasty King Date Language: Purport

—: Records the

Provenance : Dargah of Sayyid Husain Shih. Above the southern door. Dynasty: King : . Date 21. AH, 1145, Rabi 1 14, Friday=1732 a. August 24 2, A.H. 1146= 1733-34 ap. Language

Purport

=: Persian

_: States that the construction of the tomb by

‘Haji Husain was started on the first date

and completed on the second. Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 254,

Provenance : Tomb of Sa‘idatu'ligh Khan, Above the Dynasty

western door.

King

Date A.H, 1146=1733-34 A.D. Language: Persian Purport Records the death of the saintly Sa‘adatu'llah Khin, a slave of ‘Ali. Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 242. 67.

Provenance : Tomb of Asadu'lléh Khin, in Mahalls Indunagar, Slab above the northern door.

Dynasty king Date

Language: Purport Source

PAH,

1149, Sumida 11, 2 Saturday=1736

A.b., September 27

Persian Records the death of Sayyid Asadu’llab

Khan. Composed by Khidim.

4 ARIF, 1976-77, D, 235,

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Provenance : Darg&h of Hadrat Amin Piran Chishtl.

Language

Above the northern door.

Dynasty

Language

—_: Records the construction of the tomb of a saint Husain Wall. Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 251.

14,

Dynasty

Date

Language

Purport Source

n.

Date

who died in the given year.

15.

Persian

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

Dynasty

King Date A.H. 1170=1756-57 4. p. Language : Persian Purport : Contains the text ofa legal attestation to the effect that a house belonging to Kamal Muhammad son of Jamal Muhmmad was

Source

Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport

‘Ali who was buried therein after his death

Source

(1754-55

A.D.).

The

attestor

claims that

he

being a servant of the late Mir Sahib, the said house had come into his possession. _: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 236.

Provenance : Jimi‘ mosque. Headstone ofa grave near the gate.

Dynasty

King Date

=:

:

: AJH.

May4

1182,

Dhu'l-Hijja

27=1769

a.p.,

Qdiri. Composed by ‘Azamat.

+ ARIE, i976-77, D, 238.

Provenance : Dargah

purchased as per legal deed by Mir Fad]-i‘Arif by name,

1

the mosque of Faqir Ahmad. On a loose slab.

King Date A.H, 1208=1793-94 A.D. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the death of a saint Sayyid Ahmad

near the mosque of Faqir Abmad,

probably

' 1 AH, 1201 =1786-87 A.D. : Persian —: States that Qiqi Shaikh Mubammad Tilmisini who wasa vastly learned man died in the given year. _—: ARIE, 1976-17, D, 243.

16. Provenance : Dargah of Azamatu’llah Shah Qédiri in

Provenance : Headstone of a grave on the road-side,

in A.H. 1168

. ‘Ali Shah

Provenance : Jémi* mosque. On the headstone of a grave ona platform in the courtyard.

Source

: Records the death of Azamatu’llah, a gnostic. —: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 237.

a.p.

Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 245.

1

1 AH, 1169=1755-56 a.p.

A.H. 1188 =1774-75

Language: Persian Purport : Invokes prayers for Qadam

the mosque of Fagir Ahmad, Slab over the northern door.

Dynasty

Provenance : Dargah of Burhin Sh&h, in Mahala Tajpiir, On a loose slab in the courtyard.

Dynasty King

Provenance : Dargah of ‘Azamatu’llah Shah Q&dirl, in

King

=: Persian

Purport

2 ARIE, 1976-71, D, 247.

Source

: Records the death of Khalifa Isma‘il Baig,

Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 244. Provenance : Dargh of Hagrat Amin Pirin Chishti. Above the eastern door. Dynasty King : Date : AH. 1185=1771-72 av.

burial place of Mandt Kanchani on A.H.

11(5)7, Sha‘ban 11 (1744 a.p., September 8). Further states that sweet water was brought in the old Kunther canal for the use of her tomb at the cost of 12,000 rupees on the given date by Sh Buddhii and Muhammad Husain sons of Muhammad Hayat son of Muhammad Kamil.

: Persian

Purport

King : Date 2 AH, 1149=1736-37 av, Language: Persian verse Purport —_: Records the death of Husain SI Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 250. Provenance : Tomb of Sayyid Sadiq Shah, in Di’ad Khan Chowk. On a loose slab, Dynasty King : Date : AH, 1159, Rajab 61746 a.p., July 14 Language: Persian Purport : States that Nawwab Da'lid Khan bad granted one bfgha land adjacent to the Kotwal office (chabiitara) at Arkat for the

7

Source 8,

of

Khadim

Above the entrance.

Yépir

Makhdiim,

: 1 A.H, 1221 = 1806-07 ap. Persian _: Records the construction of the tomb of Yapir Makhdiim by his Khidim (attendant or disciple) whose name is not given, _: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 249.

Provenance : On the headstone of a grave near the Bus Stand.

‘Dynasty

King Date Language

: 1 AJM, 1225=1810-11 4.0, : Persian

‘A TOPOORAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AMD URDU INSCRIPTIONS (M SOUTH DIDIA Purport

: Records the death of Mir Ghulam Qi

Purport

Subedar.

Source: ARLE, 1976-77, D, 252. 79.

Source:

Provenance : Dargah of Karimu’llah Shah Above the southern door.

Dynasty

King

Date Language Purport

Qadir.

BADAMI

Dt. Bijapur

:

1 A.H. 1258 ARIE, 1976-77, D, 239.

84.

Date

Andhra Pradesh

King

Date Language Purport

_

: Nawwab Mir ‘Ushman ‘Ali Khan (Agaf Jah VII). + 1928 a.v., December 16° : Urdii & English —_: The Urdii portion states that His Exalted ighness

Lieutenant

foundation-stone

General

Source

and

Agaf

BABLAD

(KONTEWANA)

Dt. Bijapur Karoataka

Provenance : In the wall ofa mosque.

Dynasty King

Date

inaugurated

Balharshah-Qagipet (Kazipet) line, ARIE, 1983-84, C, 10.

‘Keil Shahi

2 Ibrahim 11

+ A.H, 1000=1592 a.p.

Language: Persian

Source

_

Muzaffaru'l-Mulk — wal-Mamalik mu’l-Mulk Nizamu'd-Daula Nawwib it Mir ‘Uthmén ‘Ati Khén Bahadur, Fath Jang, faithful Ally of the British Goverment, the ruler of Hyderabad, has laid the

82,

Language Purport

Provenance : Railway Station. On a slab on Platform

the

railway

BEERI

Dt. Bidar Karnateka Provenance : On a loose slab near the Khanduwa temple. Dynasty:

King

No. I.

—_: Records the construction of the tomb by Malik ‘Abdu‘lAziz son of Malik Yaqiit in memory of hiswife Shamna Bibi. EIM, 1939-40, p. 37, pl, XVb; ARSIE, 1938-39, E, 30, BADI

Dt. Adilabad

Dynasty: Agaf Jani.

2 ¢, 17th century A.D.

=: Persian

Muhammad, a

man of great learning and accomplishments, Composed by Sayyid Qidir Pidshab. ASIFABAD

81,

Provenance : On the wall of aTombat the foot of the rock-cut cave,

Dynasty

of the tomb.

Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 248.

Purport

—: Assigns the construction of a mosque to ‘one Abdar (7) Khan. EIM, 1939-40, p. 35, plLXIV b; ARSIE, 1940-41E,, 94,

:

1 AH, 786=1384-85, a.v.

: Persian : Damaged.

and

Refers

mentions

to some

construction

a person whose name teads like Ghézi Malik. ARIE, 1984-85, C, 64. BAGEWADI

Dt. Bijapur Karnataka

85.

Provenance: Ona loose slab lying near Majumdar’s well. Dynasty King : Date : AH. 1005, Jumidi 1, 1=1596 av, December11 Language: Persian Purport —: States that this well is the property of Shaikh ‘Aliu’d-Din son of Malik Buzurg who bequeathed it along with one chawar land and one garden to Sshib Khan to

Source

inherit it after his death. : EIM, 1939-40, p. 36, pl. XVa; ARSIE, 1940-41, E, 95. BAHADURBANDA

Dt. Raichur Karnataka

86. Provenance : Fort, Above the small door ofa room to the left of che upper gate,

9

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Dynasty

—_: Sult’ins of Mysore

King

BANGALORE

+ Haidar ‘All

Date

: AH, 1196, Mubarram=1781 A.D., December-1782 a.p,, January Language: Persian Purport —: Records the construction of the fort by Shaikh Muhammad Khin, the Qala‘dar (Custodian) of the Koppal fort and mentions Halchal as the mason (Mim’ar). Further designates one gate as Maghribl (western)and another as Shim&il (northern) gates. Source: ARFE, 1984-85, C, 139; JASH, 1916, pp. 98-99. Provenance : On a rock to the north of the middle gateway af the fort. Dynasty _: Sultins of Mysore King : Tipu Sulyan Date 2 AH, 1198=1783-84 ap. Language : Persian Purport —: Refersto Nawwab Fath Bahadur as the master of the fort and ascribes the Teconstruction of its walls and gates at a cost of many thousand rupees to the Sulgin. Shaikh Mubammad, the Qala‘dar, toak pains in the work. Source

Dt. Bangalore Karnataka

90.

Dynasty: King ' Date 1 AH. 1137172425 a.p. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of the mosque known as Qadi. by

1.

pl. XXXII,

Source

Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport Source:

:

801 A.D., May 19 : English Reade: (1)Sacrodi(2). To-The Memory Of @)Licut Geo Collier (4) Of The (5) 2nd Battn. Sh Regt. of (6) Native Infantry, (7) ‘Who:Died (8) On The: 19th of May 1801 (9) Aged 19 Years, 1 ARIE, 1982-83, C, 5,

from

the Bangalore ‘Tipti

Sultan's

Museum,

Palace,

Provenance + Sar Qazi mosqye in Mahalla Nawwabin.

On a grave.

‘Dynasty

King Date Language Purport

originally

Khudadad, pp. 480-81.

Provenanaa : Qld Cathalic Cemetery in Bandar-Kota.

21, £790 Aw., ‘May 22,.2.1790 asp., June 27. 3.1791 A.p., November2 Language: Bnglish Purport —_: Reads: (1) © Supper Children to come to me Forbid Them Nol & C (2) Here (3) Lyeth The Body (4) Of Sarah New Berry (8) Who Depasted This Life (6) The 22nd Day of May 1790 (7). Aged 4 Years & 3 Months (8) Also Jahn New Berry (9) A Young Infant who Died (10) The 27th of June 1790,(11).and Edward New Berry (12) Dyed 2nd Nov. 1791 (13) Afterwards Sophia & Cicely New Berry. Source —: ARIE, 1982;83,C,6. Provenance : On another grave, same place.

Provenance : On a slabin

Dynasty: King : Date + AH, 1206=1791-92 a.v. Language: Persian Purport —_: States that the royal palace designated Farrukh-Mahal was constructed in A.H. 1196 (1781-82 A.D.) and its paintings and decorations. were completed in the given year. Source: ARIE, 1963-64,D, 242; EC, IX, p. 6,.n0. 7;

Dt. Krishna Andhra Pradesh

Date

Trustee.

_: ARIE, 1970-71, D, 118. Bangalore.

BANDAR

King

Muhammad ‘Abid Sharif, the Composed by ‘Abid, the builder.

Source

: ARIE, 1984-85, .C, 140; JASH, 1916, p. 98,

‘Dynasty:

Provenance : Sar Qazi mosque in Mahalla Nawwabin, Uni Road. On a loose slab.

93.

On the gate,

:

A.H, 1213=1798-99 4.0. Arabic —_: Contains religious text. ARIE, 1910-71, D, 119.

Provenance : Sangin-Masjid in Mahalla Tera Mandal. On a loose plank.

Dynasty

King : Date A.H, 1251 =1835-36 A.D. Language : Persian Purport —: Records the construction of the gates of and addition of the arches to the mosque by Mubyu'd-Din

‘Alf Khin

heriditary nobleman, Source: ARIE, 1910-71, D, 117.

Mehkary, a

Provenance : Quddiis Sahib graveyard on the Jai Mahal Road. On the headstone ofa grave near the Dargah of Naukal Shih,

Dynasty King Date Language: Purport Source

AH, 1287=1870-71 AD. Persian : Seems to record the death of some one (name illegible). t ARIE, 1978-79, D, 43.

10 95.

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Dynasty King Date

: On

the headstone of another grave, same

= :

: AH. 1290, Muharram 11=1873 a. March 11 Language: Persian Purport : States that Muhammad Jalal, a student, died at the age of nineteen. Composed by his father Shah ‘Abdu’l-Quddis Qadiri. Source ARIE, 1978-79, D, 42. Provenance

King

Date Language:

Place.

: On

the

Place.

headstone

Purport

Source 101.

Purport

Source 102.

Muhammad Pir.

Language Purport Source

1291,

Muharram

5=1874

King Date

=

103.

Qandahiri,

a

Sayyid

Khatak

Dynasty

Language Purport Source 104,

of

Date

King Date Language: Purport Source 100.

place.

:

A.H, 1295=1878 A.D. Urdi & Persian —_: Records the demise of Shaikh Muhammad Akbar. —_: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 52.

Provenance : On the headstone of a seventh grave, same

Dynasty:

place.

105.

the headstone

place.

1

of a tenth grave, same

' 1 A.H. 1298, Mubarram 13, morning of Friday=1880 a.D., December 16 t Urdi _: Records the death of Ghullim Mubyiu’éDin, the Naik of the 30th Regiment. _t ARIE, 1978-79, D, 49. 1 '

same place.

1 AH,

1299, Rabitll, 26=1882 a.p., March

Language: Purport

17 Urdti : Records the death of Shaikh Sulsin, the

Source

Kalim. 1 ARIE, 1978-79, D, 44.

Provenance : On the headstone of a sixth grave, same =:

Munshi. Composed by (?) Darwish,

_t ARIE, 1978-79, D, 45.

Provenance : On the headstone of an eleventh grave,

Dynasty King

‘Hijabzai tribe, who was born in A.H. 1266 (1849-50 .p.). Source: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 47. Dynasty

wife of

place.

Provenance : On

King Date

place.

Shah

Muhammad Khan. _: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 50.

Provenance : On the headstone of a ninth grave, same

Source

A.D.,

: AH. 1294, Dhu'lHijja 3=1877 ap., December 9 Language: Persian Purport _: Records the date of the death of Sayyid ‘Abdu'l-Karim Jan son of Sayyid A‘zam

: Records the death of Ham‘da-Bi

1 A.H. 1296, Ramadan 121879 a.p., August 30 Language: Persian Purport : Records the demise of Mir Yiisuf, the

Provenance : On the headstone of a fifth grave, same Dynasty

.H, 12951878 Ap. Persian

Date

Provenance : On the headstone of fourth grave, same place. Dynasty = King

February 22 1 Persian « Records the death of a lady named Mabyiu’d-Din BI. 1 ARIE, 1978-79, D, 54.

place.

Dynasty King

Source: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 53.

AH,

Provenance : On the headstone of an eighth grave, same

King Date Language:

Records the death of Amir Bi daughter of

Date

States that Fatima-BI wife of Qu

died on the date of her son’s marriage. _: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 51.

Dynasty

of a third grave, same

A.H, 1290, Dhu'l-Qa'da 20, Wednesday= 1874 a.p., January9 : Persian

: AH, 1295=1878 A.D. Urdii

Subedar-Major, son of Shaikh Imin Subedar, of 27th Regiment. Composedby

Provenance : On the headstone of a twelfth grave, same place.

‘Dynasty

King Date Language Purport.

Source

+ A.HL 1301=1883-84 A.D. + Persian : Records

it

the death of Makhdtim Sheri!

‘Subedar. Composed by Kézim. _: ARIE,1978-79, D, 48.

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Provenance : On the headstone of a thirteenth grave, same place,

Dynasty

Date Language

=:

King Date

King

Dynasty

‘Alau’d-Din Qédirl. Ona

brahim 1 A.H, 1006=1597-98 A.D. Persian —_: Records the construction of a bastion by Khurshid Khan. EIPAS, 1968, p. 47, pl. VII a; ARIE, 1965-

66, D, 302.

Provenance : Old

Dynasty

graveyard.

grave.

On

the headstone

of

i.

Dynasty

Kling

—: “Adil Shahi

«Ibrahim 11

Dongat-ki-Masjid. On a loose slab.

AH. 1016=1607-08 a.p. Persian

Purport

14,

Records

the excavation of the tank Source —__: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 282. Provenance : On a loose tablet lying in the compound of the Nagaretvara Temple. designated Haud-i-Nirani.

3

Dynasty

'

King

Date

+ AH, 1020, Rabi‘ If 12=1611 a.p., June 14

Language: Persian Purport —: Contains Shiite durid only. Source: ARIE, 1943-4, E, 8.

1s,

Provenance : Old graveyard, On the side of a grave. Dynasty: King

Date AH, 1042=1632-33 A.D, Language: Persian Purport 1 Records the death of a person (name not mentioned). Source —_: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 291. 116,

Provenance : On the headside of another grave, same Place,

Dynasty King Date

a

: 1 A.D. 105 (72) =1647-48 Aw, Language rabic : Purport Registers the death of ‘All Ridi son of Muhammad Husain, Havaldar of Bankipir. Source —_: EIAPS, 1968, p. 50, pl. VIII a; ARIE, 196566, D, 289,

King Date

A.H. 1008, Jumada I, 13, Sunday=1599 Axv., November 21 Language: Arabic Purport —_: Records the death of Sitti Saliha daughter of Haji Zinjani. Date that of writing. Source —_: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 287. Provenance 1 Jami‘ mosque. To the left of the central mihrab,

66, D, 285.

113,

Dynasty: Hi

110.

—: “Adil Shahi

: Torahim IT + Beginning of AH. 1011=1602 a.v., June. July Language; Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of the mosque. Source —_: EIAPS, 1968, p. 49, pl. VIII b; ARIE, 1965-

i

Date + AH, 999159091 a.p. Language: Persian Purport : Records the construction of a bastion named after Najafi Khao. Source —: EIAPS, 1968, p. 46, pl. VI b; ARIE, 196566, D, 299. 109. Provenance : Cattle Breeding Farm in the fort. Ona loose slab. King Date Language: Purport Source

66, D, 284.

King Date

1965-66, D, 301.

Dynasty

N@'ib-i-ghaibat (Deputy of the king), built, this mosque. Composed and written by Abii'l-Qasim son of Shaikh _: EIAPS, 1968, p. 48, pl. VII b; Nizam. ARIE, 1965-

Provenance : Same mosque. To the right of the central mikrab,

112,

Provenance: Ruined mosque in the fort. Above the central minrab, Dynasty —_: “Adil Shahi King brim 1) Date AH, 945=1538-39 a.p. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of the mosque by Khan Malik. Composed by Amin. Source —_: EIAPS, 1968, pp. 45-46, pl. VI a; ARIE, loose slab.

—_: States that the great Khan Khurshid Khiio,

Source

BANKAPUR Dt. Dharwar Karnataka

Provenance: Dargah of Shah

3 AH, 1011 =1602 an, : Persian

Purport

AH. 1301, Dhu'l-Qa'da 21, Friday =1884 A.d., September 12 Language +: Persian Purport : Records the death of Vakil Khin Qandabari, Source: ARIE, 1918-79, D, 46.

107.

1

47,

Provenance: Mosque

facade,

in the same

Dynasty

'

Date

1 AH. 1059=1649 ap,

King

Language

1

{ Persian

graveyard.

On

the

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Purport —_: Contains religious text. Source _: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 295. 118. Provenance : On the headstone of a grave in front of the same mosque. Dynasty King Date 2 A.H. 1071, Dhu'bHijja 2, Friday =1661 A.D. July 19 Language: Persian Purport —: Records the death of Muhammad Khi Sarwani. Source —_: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 298. 119.

Provenance : Old graveyard. On the headside of a grave.

Dynasty

King Date

124.

125.

126.

Dynasty

: PAH. 1207, Raby MI, 12=1792 November 27 Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the demise of Akram (2). Source 1 ARIE, 1965-66, D, 300,

+ (Ismail) ‘Adil

Language Purport

: Assigns the construction of the Masjid-i-

Source

1690-91 A.D.

King Date

King Date

21. A\H, 1077=1666-67 a.p. 2. AH, 1102=

Language: Arabic Purport —_: Records the death of a lady (name not given). Dates perhaps those of birth and death, Source: ARIE, 1965-66, B, 293. 120. Provenance : Fort. Grave near the Jaina temple.

Provenance : Above the entrarice, same mosque. “Kail Shahi Dynasty

1.1519 A.D. Arabic & Petvian : Contains Quranic tent and a few vores in

Source

+ ARFE, 1965-66, 9, 239.

See Kalyani, Dt. Bidar

Source 127,

BELGAUM

Dt. Belgaum Karnataka 122. Provenance : Tomb of Badru’d-Din Shéh in the fort. On the sides of a sarcophagus nearby. Dynasty 1 King : Date + AH, 752=1351-52 A.D. Language: Arabic Purport —_: Contains religious text, etc. An epitaph. Source —_: ARIE, 1962-63, D, 151.

Language Purport Source

2 in the fort. To the right of the main entrance, Dynasty: ‘Adil Shahi

King

Date Language: Purport Source

: (sma‘fl)

‘Adil Khan

1 A.H. 924=1518 A.D. Persian —_: Records the date of the foundation of the mosque by As'ad Khiin. Composed and written by Qdi Nizam ad-Dawwani,

+ ARIE, 1962-63, D,

Provenance Dynasty King Date Language

Purport Source

123. Provenance :

129,

ten by Abii Talib sun of Qitsimatmasaici.

161519 AD. : Persian : States that this stone marks the Botindary of tire cuftivabte ned which was ettdowed by the most auspiciots among the Khins, thre brave As‘ad Khiin, for the Safe mosque bolle by himeelf. Ends with a curse on those who might interfere with the endewment. : ARIE, 1965-66, B, 233.

Provenance 1 On a stab fixed in the Timber Yard, near

Dynasty

128.

praise of the Mfasjid-i-Safa-mosepwe. Writ-

Provenance : OM a slab mM the house of Babit Rio, ina Jane near the market.

Dt. Bidar

121,

Dawwani.

: ARIE, 1962-63, No. D, 153; BG, Belgaum, p. $38.

Dynasty King Language Purport

BASAVAKALYAN Kanmntaka

Safa mosque to As‘ad Khan. Composed by Nuri and written by Haidar son of Abmad son of As‘ad som of Muhammad a¢-

Provenance : On six pillars in the first row from west, same mosque.

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

av,

Khan

.H, 925, Rajab 21=1519 a.p., July 19 ersian

the Railway croming.

¢. STI AD. : Persian : A copy of No. 126 above. : ARIE, 1965-65, D, 234.

: Ona slab in a field’ hear the fort.

16,1519 AD, : Persian : Another copy of No. 126 above. : ARIE, 1965-65, D, 242.

Provenance : On

Dynasty King Date Language Purport Source

a slab in amother field, about J kilo metres to the south of the fort.

161519 AD. : Persian : Another copy of No. 126, above. 1 ARIE, 1965-66, D, 243.

A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABTC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUTH INDIA 130.

Provenance : Jami‘ mosque in the city. Above the entrance of the courtyard.

136,

Dynasty: “Adil Shahi

King Date Language: Purport Source

Provenance : Same mosque. Around the central mifrab,

132,

+ 6, 1585-86 A.D. Date Language: Persian —_: Refers to the construction of the Jami‘ Purport mosque. —_: ARPE, 1962-68, D, 157. Source Provenance : Same mosque. Above the central ihrab. Dynasty : King 1 ©. 1585-86 A.D. Date Language: Arabic —_: Contains Quranic text and the name of the Purport calligraphist Abii Talib, Raughan-Qalam,

Dynasty

King

King Date Language Purport

134,

a slab from the fort, now in the Prince 137- Provenance : ofOn Wales Museum, Bombay, Mabarashtra. Dynasty

King Date Language Source

135,

Husaini Zarrin-Qalam,

—_: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 237.

Provenance : Ona slab in the fort-wall, now in Archaeological Museum, Bijapur. . Dynasty King = 1633-34 .0. A.H, 1043 Date Persian Language Parport —: States that the fort which had fallen ruins was entirely renovated in the time ‘Abdu'l-Husain, the Amin, Written *Abdu'l-‘Aziz. Sowee —: EIAPS, 1955 & 1936, p. 72, pl. XVIII

the

Archaeological Museum, Bijapur.

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

ALH, 1058 =1648-49 a.p, : Persian : Records in a chronogram composed by

Dabir, the foundation of the fort-wall by Ya'qiib ‘AN Khan. : EIAPS, 1955& 56, p. 71, pl. XVIIL ; BG Bijapur, p. $35; ASER, New, I, p.S; £4, IV,

Source

p.7.

139,

Provenance : On the headside ofa grave to the east of Amma Wali’s tomb.

Dynasty King Date

449,

tA. 1296, January 19

Muharram

25=1879

av,

Language

Purport

2 Urdit + Records the death of Muhammed Ghauri

Source

: ARIE, 1982-83, C, 43.

Provenance

:

Sabid Saudis:

On a stab lying near the same tomb.

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

: AH, 1296, Rajab 22, 1879 a.p. July 13 : Pers in : Records the death of Muhammad Ma‘siim

Source

ahib Saudagar. : ARIE, 1982-83 C, 45.

Sahib Saudagar, son of Muhammad Miskin

in of by

141. Provenance : On the headstone of a grave to the west of

b;

: Fasii 1292 (A.H. 1299), Rajab 18, Friday, midnight=1882 a.p., June 5 + Udi

ARIE, 1952-53, €, 42; ASIR, New, I, p. 5;

BG, Belgaum, p, 535; JA, 1V, p. 7.

: ARIE, 1956-57, D, 31.

138, Provenance : On a slab from the fort, now in the

central mihrab.

Source

A.H, 1057 =1647-48 a.v. Persian tates that the fort-wall was built by the son (2) of Muhammad son of D#bit Khén during the time of Khin Muhammad.

Purport

Provenance : Same mosque. Above the medallion in the Dynasty : King + A.FL, 99 (87)=1589-90 a.p. Date Language: Arabic —: Contains Quranic text and the name of the Purport calligrapher Abu Talib son of Qasim al-

1 ALH, 1043=1633-34 ap. : Persian : Records the construction ofa building by Sandal. Inscribed by ‘Abdu’l-‘Aciz. 2 ARIE, 1962-63, D, 155.

Source

son of Misi al-Husaini.

Source: ARIE, 1962-63, D, 158. 133, Provenance : Masjid-i-Safa. On six pillars in the first row from east. Dynasty : King 1 AGH, 997 (1)=1588-99 A.D, Date Language: Arabic —: Contains religious text and the name of Purport the calligrapher Abii Talib son of Qasim. —_: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 241. Source

Provenance : Ona loose slab near the P.W.D. office in the fort.

Dynasty

Ibrahim 1 AH, 994=1585-86 ap. Persian Records the construction of the mosque by Sher Khan, an official. —: ARIE, 1962-63, D, 156.

13%,

13

Dynasty King Date Language

the same tomb.

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142,

Purport

: Records the death of Khairu’d-Din Sahib

Source

: ARIE, 1982-83, C, 46.

Provenance : On the headstone of another grave to the east of the same tomb.

Dynasty King Date

Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport

2 AH, 1308, Rabi‘ I, Thursday=1890 a.p., October 15 2 Urdi : Records the death of Shi Muhammad

Language Purport

Nayaz (2) alias Husain Mujawir son of Pathan Sahib Mujawir of ir. It also assigns the coastruction (of the grave) to Imam Bi Mujawirni wife of the deceased.

+ ARIE, 1982-83, C, 44, Source 143. Provenance : Muslim graveyard, near the ‘Idgah. On the headstone of a grave on the eastern

boundary,

Dynasty

=:

Purport

_— : States that Sayyid Pir Muhammad

King Date

: : AH, 1312, Sha‘bin 7, Wednesday=1895 A.D., February3 Language: Persian

son of

the late Sayyid Muhammad,a native of Afghinistin, died in Belgaum city on the given date. Source: ARIE, 1982-83, C, 42. BELLARY Dt. Bellary Karoataka

144,

Language: Purport —_: Source _: 147, Provenance :

Provenance : Tipa Sulyan's mosque in front

Dynasty = King : Date + Language: Purport —_: Source: 145. Provenance :

Source

148.

146.

that

the

Date

: A.H, 1267=1850-51 a.

Language

Persian

Provenance : Dargah

of

Baba

Irshad ‘Ali, near the

Khiini-Musjid. On a pillar at the head ofa

grave. Dynasty King : Date 2 AH. 1316=1898-99 a.p, Language: Urdii Purport —_: States that the enclosure (higar) and the sarcophagus of His Holiness Irshad ‘Ali

Shih

who died in A.H. 1270, Rabi‘ Hl,

(1853 A.D., December 2) were built by1 Subedar-Major Rabmin Khin of the First Madras Battallion in the given year. Source: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 56. BETAT PUDI ANGADI

Dt. Mallapuram

a mosque was constructed

through the efforts of Pitar Briis (Peter Bruce), during the time of the Kampani. Source: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 61. Provenance : Jami‘ mosque in Cowl Bazar. On the facade. Dynasty 1 King :

Same mosque. Above the main entrance.

—_: States that T(h)omas Munro takes much interest in the construction of mosques and churches for imparting light to Islam as well as Christianity. Source: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 62.

Polytechnic College. Above the central mikrab.

: States

: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 60.

Provenance : Dynasty: King Date Language: Purport _:

Purport

AH, 1204—1789-90 a.p. Arabic Contains religious text. ARIE, 1978-79, D, 58. Jémit mosque in Bruce Pettah, On the left minaret. Dynasty _: East India Company King : Date 1 AH, 1221 =1806-07 ap, Language: Persian Purport

: 2 AH. 12942=1877-78 ap, Persian —_: Records the construction of a new mosque along with a cistern, a sari and a madrasa (school).

A.H. 1294= 1877-78 a.v. Urdti Records the construction of the mosque. Composed by Sharif, Source: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 59, 149, Provenance : Jami* Mosque in Bruce Pettah. In the wall, to the left of the minaret. Dynasty King Date 1 6, 1806-07 a.p.

150. of

:

Persian Records the construction of the mosque. ARIE, 1978-79, D, 57. Qidiriya mosque in Mahalla Nalagudda. On the facade.

Kerala

151.

Provenance : Mosque near the Dargah of Yahii ‘Abdu'lQiidir. Plank over the doors of the main hall, Dynasty: King : Date + A.H.A278, Muharram 24=1861 A.D., August1 Language: Arabic

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Purport

—_: Records the completion of the mosque by Mubyiu'd-Din. Also seems to indicate that the Dargah was dedicated to the memory of the celebrated twelfth century saint Shaikh “Abdu'l-Qadir Jilani. Source: ARIE, 1973-74, D, 196, BEY PORE

Dt. Kozhikode Kerala

152,

Provenance : Jami‘ mosque. Wooden plank on the pulpit. Dynasty King Date 2 AVH. 1132=1719-20 ap. Language : Arabic Purport

—: Records the construction of the pulpit by

shipmaster (N@khud@) and merchant, Fanikkar son of ‘Abdu’t-Rahman, Source: ARIE, 1965-66,D, 50. BHATKAL

Dt. North Kanara Karnataka

153.

Provenance : On a loose slab in the Jami‘ mosque. : King 1 AHL, 851=1447-48 a.v, Date Language: Persian Purport —: Modern. Records the construction of the mosque. Composed by Dagh. Source: ARIE, 1970-71, D, 135. Dynasty:

BHONGIR

Dt. Nalgonda Andhra Pradesh

154,

155.

Provenance : Dargih of Shah Sayyid Jamilu’l-Babr. On the side of the stone-Bowl (Kashti). Dynasty King : a.p. 1 AH, 1255 =1839-40 Date Language: Persian Purport —: States that the offering of this KashtT (boat-shaped bowl) at the tomb of Jamal Auliya was made by ‘Ali the Jarrah (Surgeon). —_: ARIE, 1963-64, D, 10. Source Provenance : Same dargih. Wocden plank the inner gate, >. bynasty King Date Language

Purport

Source

=:

Persian

—: Cracked and damaged. Exact purport not clear. Seems to record the name of Shah Zahir (2)... as the builder of some construc tion(?) and that of Murad ‘Alf as the scribe. ARIE, 1963-64, D, 9.

156. Provenance : Sol&-Khamb mosque in the fort. Ona slab found when cleaning the cistern, Dynasty: Tughluq Muhammad King 1 AH, 727=:1326-27 a.v. Date Language: Persian Purport Assigns the construction of the mosque to QubiT Sulsani. Source: EIM, 1931-32,p. 27, pl. XVII; EIAPS, 1957 & 1958, p. 40; ARIE, 1984-85, C, 72; Bidar, p. 54, 157. Provenance : Tomb of Ahmad Shah Wali Bahmant. Above the southern, eastern, northern ind western arches. Bahmani Dynasty AhmadI King Date AH. 839, Ramadan (2) 29, Monday night= 1436 a.p., April 16 Language: Arabic Purport —_: States that Shihibu'd-Din Abu'l-Maghazi Ahmad Shah al-Wali al-Bahmani who had ascended the throne in A.H. 825 (1422 A.D.) died on the given date. Source: Bidar, p.i25, f.n.1; WMB, III, p. 125; Burgess, Bidar, p. 42. 158, Provenance : Same tomb. Above the three entrance arches in the eastern and southern walls. Dynasty King 16,1436 A.D. Date Langugae : Persian : Contains verses in praise of the saint Purport Nitmatu’ligh. Source —: Bidar, p. 127, f.n. 1; ARAST, 1914-15, pp. 144-45, 459,

Provenance : Same tomb. Above the western wall. Dynasty

mihrab in the

King

16, 1436 A.D. Date Language: Arabic —_: Makes areference to the edifice, etc. and Purport to Shukru’llh al-Qazwini, the painter (naggash) as having executed the painting work, ete. —: Bidar, p. 124, £.n.1. Source 160. Provenance Dynasty King Date Language: Purport

: Same tomb. Inside the dome.

€. 1436 A.D. Persian _: Records the spiritual genealogy of Ahmad Shah Bahmani. Source: WMB, lil, p. 125.

‘A TOPQGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUTH INDIA 161.

Source 162.

164,

Contains the words Burj-i-tAlz (Bastion of

‘ally.

: BIM, 1931-32, p. 26, pl. XVI b.

Hyderabad. Dynasty: Bahmani King : Abmad If Date 2 AH, 848, Juméda 1114-1444 a.v., September 28 Language: Persian & Sanskrit Purport —_: States that a step-well was caused to be constructed for public use by Makhdtima-iShahnaz, who is further as the mother of Khén-iMahmiid Khin (in charge) of (2). Also traces the genealogy of the king from Persian kings, Bahman and Dara. The Sanskritic version also-refers to the victory of Ahmad over Deva Ri of Vijayanagara. Source _: EIAPS, 1959& 1960, pp. 33-34, 38-39, pl. VIII a; EJAPS, 1962, p. 82; ARIE, 1956-57, D,7.

Dynasty:

King Date

Language Purport

: Shah

Khalilu’ll@h’s

Dargéh.

On

168.

169.

170.

30

that

this

step-well (2's)

was

. 1457 a.v.

Language: Arabic Purport —: Fragmentary. Extant portion contains only the neme and titles of the king,

reap. Arabic —_: Contains Quranic text and the name of the calligrapher‘Ali as-Siifi.

Provenance : On the grave of Makhdiima-i-Jahin.

Dynasty King Date Language Purport Source —

3 1 : —_: :

AH, 884=1479-80 a.v. Arabic Records the death ofa lady. WMB, III, p. 124.

Provenance : Tomb of Multéni Pidshith. Along the western borders of the platform. Dynasty King : Date 2 AH, 887=1482-834. Language: Persian Purport —_: Seems to record the date of the death of Dindir Khfn. Also mentions one Husain, Composed by Shah Ishaq. Source: IM, 1927-28, p. 22, pl. 1X b; Bidar, p. 109. Provenance : Fort. Below the parapet of the Sharza gate.

Dynasty:

Bahmani

Mabmid A.H.909=1503-04 a.p, Persian Assigns the construction of the gateway to Ay&z entitled Saif Khiin, the kotwalbek, Written by the king himself. Source: EIM, 1925-26, p. 18, pl. VIII; Bidar, p, 33, fn.

Bahmani

constructed by Nagir son of ‘Ala Khanshah,

: Same Madrasa. On the facade.

King : Date 1 Language: Purport —:

: Ahmad It 2 A.H. 850, Rajab 9=1446 a.p., Septamber —: States

Provenance

Dynaaty

Source: Bidar, p. 95, f.n. 3.

slab found some-five.hundred matres.to the northwest.

= Persian

—: Bidor, 131, f.n.1.

Provenance : On the Madrasa of Mabmiid Gawan. Dynasty King : Date AH. 877=1472 4.0. Language: Persian Purport Refers to the construction of the _madrasa. Source _: Bidar, p. 92, n.f. 2: ARASI, 1914-15, p. 145; WMB, III, p.114; Tarikh Hyd., p. 23. King Date Language: Purport

a loose

the Majmii'-i Mamialik. EIM, 1927-28, p. 20, pl. 1Xa; Bidar, p. 147, 165. Provenance : Tomb of Sultan ‘Aldu’d-Din Ahmad Shah II, On the band of tiles above the southern doorway. Dynasty: Bahmani King Ahmad II Date

167.

Shirazi.

_: E/M. 1927-28, p. 18, pl. VIII; Bidar, pp. 143-44, f.n. 1; WMB, TI, p. 127.

Provenance : Ona step-well, now in the State Museum,

Provenance

Source 166,

Provenance : Tomb of Madrat Khatilu'llah. Above the southern and western doorways. ‘Dynasty King : Date 16.1440 A.D. Language : Arabic Purport : Contains Quranic text and the name of the calligrapher Mughith al-Qarl ashSource

163.

Ona tablet found under debris in the fort.

Provenance Dynasty King Date Language Purport

171,

17.

Provenance : Fort. On the left bastion, Dynasty: (Bahmani ?) King : (Mahmiid 2) Date 2 (A.H, 909=1503-04.a.p. 2) Language: Persian Purport : Fragmentary. Seems to refer to the construction of the (gateway 7) of the-royal hall by Saif Khan (2). Source: Bidar, p. 33. Provenance : Spring (Chachma) of Sayyidu's-Sadat near the tomb of Sayyid Muhammad Hanif, On the wall, above the source,

(A TOPOORAFERCA LIST LOF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSORIPTIONS 4N BOUTH INDIA Dytasty

by Darwish

Husainl

Mashhadi,

entitled

Shifa Khan. Source: EIM, 1925-26, p.19, pl. 1Xa; Bidar, p. 210; WMB, III, p.117. 173,

Source: EIM, 1927-28, pp. 28-29,; Bidar, pp. 156-57,

: Bahmani

King : Madméd Date 1 A.H. 910, Sha‘blin 71505 a.p., January 13 Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of the fountain inthe enclosure of the tomb of Hadrat Sayyidu’s-Sadat Makhdtim Sayyid Hanif

f.n. 2; ARASI,

King

Date

=:

179,

65, D, 244; Bidar, p. ‘ah *. Provenance : On the Top-i-Ilahi, on the Gun-bastion of the fort.

Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport

175.

Dynasty

Soutce

the Top-Highi gun was in the royal factory. Also

: + AH.984=1576-77 av. + Persian —_: Contains one hemistich giving the date of the construction of the tomb. —: Bidar, p. 152, Ean, 2.

Ptovetiance : Same tomb, Above the arches in the north, east, south arid west wall:

Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport

: 2c. AH, 984=1576-77 av. Arabic —_: Contains Quranic text and the name of the calligrapher ‘Abdu'l-Fattah. Source —_: EIM, 1927-28 p. 28, f.n.2; WMB, II,

171.

accumulation of residue water which was

Souce 180,

Provenance Dynasty King Date Language: Purport

p. 121.

: Same tomb. On the tiles along the walls, Barid Shahi PAT AH. 987=1579 av. Persian —_: Records the construction of the tomb by ‘All Barid (in A.H. 984) and the date (A.H. 967) of his death. Inscribed by Khwaigl Bhiwani,

damaged was constructed by His Highness ‘All Barid Shah, through A‘zam Mangiir Khan, —: EIM, 1937-38, p. 1, pl. Ta.

Provenance : Rangin-Mahal in the fort. On the inner

Dynasty

vives its capacity, etc, Soarce —¢ Bidar, p. 36, f.n. 1; WMB, LN, p. 132, Provenance : On the tomb of ‘All Barid.

King Date Language Purport 176.

: States that thanufacttred

111,

AH. 984. EM, 1927-28, p. 29, pl. XVa; Bidar, p. 155, f.n. 1. Provenance: On the masonry ofa shrine on the Kamthana tank. Dynasty: Barld ShahT ‘All King : AH, 987, Muharram, Shuhiir San 979e: Date 1579 a.p., February-March Marathi Language: —_: States that the bund of the reservoir for Purport

: Barid Shahi

2 ‘ANT A.B, 977=1569-70 a. Petsian

WMB,

Source:

Language: Arabic Purport —_: Records the demise of the best among the Muhammad Shah son of Source p.21, pl. XI; ARIE, 1964-

474,

145;

AH. 984 and the death of Ali Barid in

both the sides of a lose tablet.

A.HL355, Rajab 21=1548 A.v., August 26

1914-15, p.

Pp. 120-21; Tarikh Hyd., p. 24, 178. Provenance : Same tomb. On the sarcophagus. —_: Barid Shai Dynasty tA King 2 A.H. 987=1579 av. Date Language: Persian —_: Records the construction of the tomb in Purport

Provenance : Tomb of Ahmad Shah Wali Bahmani. On Dynasty

17

King Date

Language

arch. 1 Barid Shani

‘All 3 (AH, 987=1579 a..) 1 Persian

Purport —: Contains poetical verses and full name and title, viz. Al-Mustansir

bi-nas

filik al-Majlisu Malik wal-Humayiinu'l-Akram — Barid-i-Mamélik ‘All. Source _: EIM, 1927-28, p. 25; Bidar, p. 47; ARASI,

181,

1914-15, p. 141; WMB, II, p. 131. Provenance : On a gun on the bastion to the north of the Purani Qil'a. Dynasty:

King

Barid Shahi

(brahim 2)

Date A.H. 988=1580-81 A.D. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the date of the manufacture of the gun named Fath-i-Lashkar and gives its capacity, etc. Source: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 69; Bidar, p. 39; WMB, III, p. 107. 182, Provenance : Toni to the south of the tomb of Shah Abu’l-Faid. Dynasty

King t Date 1 AH, 992=1584 A.D. Language: Persian Purport —: Records the date of the construction of the tomb of a saint Shih ‘All,

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Source 183.

: EIM, 1927-28, p. 31, pl. XIII; Bidar, p. 187; WMB, II, p. 116.

Provenance : On a gun on the L&l-Burj.

Dynasty: Barid Shahi

King Date

: Qisim 1 1 AH, 996, Ramadan=1588 a.p., JulyAugust Language: Persian Purport _: States that this Haidari-Mughtarl gun was commenced through the ever-increasing fortune of the king. Source: HIM, 1927-28, pp. 27-28, pl. XII; Bidar,

184,

Provenance : On the Top-i-Mabmidi on the MundaDynasty:

King Date

Burj.

Barld Shahi

Qisim IT AH. 1000, Muharram=1591a.b., October-November Language : Persian Purport —_: Records the date of the completion of the gun, designated Top-i-Mahmiid Shahi by the king, who is described as lord of Sind, Hind and Dakan. Composed by Afdali. Source —_: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 242; Bidar, p. 86, f.n.,

Provenance: On the ruined Shahi Matbakh (Royal kitchen) near the Rangin-Mabal in the fort ‘Kail Shani Dynasty (brahim IT King .H. 1028=1618-19 A.D. Date Persian Language: Purport —: States that when Deccan (Daken) wa: subjugated by the king, the date was found ina chronogram. Source —_: EIM, 1927-28, p. 26, pl. Xb; ARADN, 1928. 29, p. 7, f.n. 1; Bidar, p. 49, f.n. 2, 189, Provenance : On the same building. Dynasty King A.H. 1037=1627-28 a.. Date : Records the repairs carried out to old Purport buildings such as mosques, forts, palaces and halls of the past kings by Malik Amarjén. EIM, 1927, p. 26, pl. Xa; ARADN, 1928-8, Source: p. 7; Bidar, p. 49, f.n. 2; ARASI, 191415, p. 142, 190,

Provenance

Dynasty King Date

: Archaeological Museum in the fort. On a slab, originally found under the debris of

an old gateway.

1 Barld Shahi ‘All G12) + Shubbr San 1001

an. 1010)+=1601 a.p.

Language: Marighi Purport —: States that the Shukla Tirtha gate in the of Padakota, which was damaged during the reign of Qésim Barld Shih was reconstructed in the reign of ‘Alf Barid, Narso Ram being incharge of the work. Source —_: EIM, 1937-38, p. 2, pl.d b.

186,

187,

191,

Purport —_: States that Jagpatl Rio son of Yalhandi Panchal Daulati, constructed a well with

steps. Source: EJM, 1937-38, p. 3, pl. II a & b; ARIE, 1964-65, D, 245; Bidar, p. 143, f.n. 2,

Subhi

(door) by Firtiz Khan.

Source

t EIM, 1931-32, pp. 27-28, pl. XVIIIa; ARE,

Provenance

: On the mosque attached to the

1984-85, C, 92; Bidar, p. 111, f.n. 2.

Dynasty: King t Date + AH, 1069=1688-59 a.p. Khai KhishgT.

Source

192,

Khangih.

—_: EJM, 1931-32, p. 28, pl. XVIII

b; ARE,

1984-85, C, 93; Bidar, p. 112, f.n.t. Provenance: To the left of the central mihrab, sam Dynasty

2

place.

King : Date + A.H. 1071=160-61 a.v. Language: Arabic Purport —_: Contains religious text. Source —: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 91.

Provenance: Ona step-well near the tomb of Ahmad

‘Shah Wall, Dynasty: Barld Shah King : Amir Barid II (Mirza Walt) Date + Shur 1010, A.H. 1018=1609-10 a.v. Language : Persian

of Mabbiib

Language : Persian Purport —_: Assigns the construction of the mosque designated Masjid-i-Mubammadi to Ahmad

Provenance : On akey, same place.

Dynasty King : Date 2 €, 1601-02 av. Language: Marathi Purport —: Reads: Kilid-i-Sukal Tirat (key to Shukla Tirtha gate). Source: ARIE, 1084-85, C, 75,

Above the door.

Dynasty t King 1 AH, 1064=1653-54 a.p. Date Persian Language Purport —_: Records the construction of the dabliz

pl; WMB, II, p. 108.

185.

Provenance : Chhoti Khangsh

193,

Provenance : Khangah of Hadrat Niir Samninj. On the Dynasty

King Date Language Purport

mosque.

: + AH, 1072=1661-62 a.v. : Persian —: Assigns the construction of the mosque designated . Masjid-i-‘Alaw]

to

Miyia

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Yidgitr. Source: Bidar, p. 106, f.0. 2. 194, Provenance : Mosque halfa mile to the south-west of Madrat Kunj Nashin’s mausoleum. Above

Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the date of the completion of the gate during the governorship of Mukhtar

195.

199,

stone of one of the graves outside.

—: Records the demise of Lalla Laqdi Baig

son of Amru'llah Baig Sawaji, EIM, 1927-28, p. 19, pl. X c; ARIE, 196465, D, 243; Bidar, p. 146, f.0. 1. Provenance : On the brass tablet on the Shih-ganj gate. Dynasty ‘Mughal King Aurangzeb Date : Reg. Year 14, A.H. 1081, Shawwal 15 Wednesday=1671 a.p., February 15 Persian Records the date of the completion of the gate during the governorship of Mukhtar Source:

196.

197.

‘Kbin al-Husaini as-Sabz1

EIM, 1926-27, p. 37, pl. XX jidar, p. 84; WMB, III, p. 106. Provenance : On the Farah-Bagh mosque, about three kilometres to the south-east of the town. Dynasty Mughal King : Aurangzeb . Date : Reg. Year 14, AH, 1082, Rabi 125=1671 Ab., July 22. Language: Persian Purport States that Mukhtar Khin al-Husaini asSabzwiri, the governor (Nazim) of the giba Zafarabad desecrated the temple, constructed a mosque and a garden entitled ‘Bagh-i-Farah and entrusted it to the charge of (bis grandson) Miri Najmu'd-Din Abmad son of Miri Qamaru’d-Din Mubammad, Written by Qamaru’d-Din Muhammad son of Mukhtér Khan alSource

z

Husaini.

Source: EIM, 1927, p. 32, pl. XVII; Bidar, p. 178; ARASI, 1914-15, p. 149; WMB, II, p. 118. Provenance : On the brass plate of the Fath gate. Dynasty: Mughal : King + Aurangzeb

Date

+ Reg. Year 14, A.H,

1082, Rabi’

Friday=1671 a.p., August 11

II 15,

WMB, III, p. 106.

the right of the passage between the main entrance and the shrine.

3

AH, 1082=1671-72 av. Persian —_: Records the date of the death of the saint Sayyid Wali. Source: EIM, 1927-28, p. 22, pl. XV ¢; Bidar, p, 107, f.n. 3, Provenance : On the Talghat gate. Dynasty: Mughal King : Aurangzeb Date : Reg. Year 15, A.H. 1082, Dhu'l-Qu‘da 2, Monday=1672a.p., February20 Language: Persian Purport —_: Gives the date of the completion of the gate during the governorship of Mukhtar Khan al-Husain] as-Sabzwarl. i Source: EIM, 1927-28, p. 38, pl. XX¢; Bidar, p. 89;

King . Date A.H, 1081, Rabi’ I 15=1670 .p., August 22 Language: Persian Purport

~

_: EIM, 1927-28, p. 27, pl. XX a; Bidar, p. 87;

Provenance : Tomb of Multai Padshah. On the tomb to

Dynasty King Date Language: Purport

Provenance : Tomb of Hagrat Khalilu’llah. On the headDynasty:

Khan as-Husain] as-Sabzwarl.,

Source

the central mihrab,

Dynasty: King : Date + A.H, 1080=1669-70 a.p. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of the mosque by Fath Shah son of Ruknu’d-Din and ‘Aisha Sultan, Source _: HIM, 1931-32, p. 29, pl. XIX a; Bidar, pp. 175-76, f.n 1.

19

WMB, Il, p. 106,

201.

Provenance: Kall-Masjid. On the wall ofa well to the ; west.

: Date : AH. 1084, Mubarram 1=1673 a.p., April 8 Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of the step-well called Musain-Ba'In in the memory of Hagrat Husain the martyr, by Muhammad Mu'min Tabataba. Source _: EIM, 1931-32, p. 29, pl. XIX b; Bidar, p. 197, 202. Provenance : Tomb of Shah Khalflu’llah. On the east sides. Dynasty: King Date + A.H, 1086=1675-76 a.p. Language : Arabic Purport —_: Contains religious text. Source —_: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 66; WMB, Il, p. 127, 203,

mas King”

Provenance : Tomb of ‘Al} Barld. In the north wall of a tomb to the north-west.

Dynasty

King Date Language Purport

A.H, 1088=1677-78 a.. : Persian —_: Records the date of the foundation in A.H. 1087 (1676-77

a.p.)

and

completion

a year later of the tomb ofa lady whose name is not given.

20

A TOROGRARIIGAL KIKEOR ARABIC, RERBAN AND. URDY: INSCREP EIN S, KN, ROHS AINA, Source

204.

205.

206.

1 EIM, 1927-28, p, 30 pl. Xb; Bidar, p.

171, £.0, 2.

Provenance : Soli-Khamb. mosque in the fort. Dynasty: Mughal King : Aurangzeb Date A.H. 1088= 1677-78 a.p. Language: Persian Purport —: Records the construction ofa portico or acolumaed. building (rawaq) by Qalandar Khan. Source _: EIM, 1927-28, p. 27, pl. XVI; Bidar, p. 54, fn. 3; ARASI, 19i4r15, p. 1425 WMB, III, p. 135, Provenance : Tomb to the south of the tomb of Shah Abu'l-Faid. Above the western door. Dynasty King Date A.H, 1089= 1678-79 aD. Language: Persian Purport —: Records the date of the construction of the tomb of the saint Shah Abu’l-Hasan. Source : EIM, 1327-28, p. 31, pl. XIV; Bidar, p. 188, f.n. 1; WMB, IL, p. 116, the

Kali-Masjid.

Above

opening.of the prayer-hall.

the

the openings of the prayer-hall. Mughal Aurangeeb Reg. Year 38, A.H. 1106=1694-95 a.p. Persian Records the construction of a mosque and a well by Abdu'r-Rahim (who seemeto be the composer of the text as well). Source: EIM, 1927-28, pp. 33-34, pl. XX; Bidar, p. 194. 210. Provenance : Mosque inside the Dargah of Shah “Ali Dynasty King Date Language

P. 202, f.n. 3.

2.

Dynasty: King : Date : Language: Purport ;

entrance. Mughal Aurangzeb Reg. Year 26, A.H. 1094, Rajab 27, Friday=1683 a,p., July 12 Persian Records the construction of the gate during the governorship of Jansigay. Khiin al-Hysajoi as-Sabzwari,

Source

Dynasty

Language

Purport

Source:

:

A.H. 1104=1692-93 a.p.

=: Persian

—_: Records the name Shap. ‘Alj.son, of Shah

Kbalilu’lah, theslave of the caurt, of the Prophet of Allah. EIM, 1927-28, p. 35, pl. XVIII a; Bidar, p. 198, f.0, 1,

3 EIM,

193%32, p. 30, pl.

XXa;

Bidar,

p. 113; f.n. 1. 212. Provenance : On the gun.on-a bastion near the Naqgir Khiing of the fort. Dynasty King : Date 2. 17th century A.D. Languege : Persian & Hindi —_: Damaged. Designates the gun as Ra‘d-bir Purport lit. thunder-showering) and gives its charge. Source, _—_: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 67. 213.

Provenance : Ruined building, about a kilometre to the west af the Kali-Masiid. Above the.dpor. King Date

tomb,

King

Source: EIM, 1927-28, p. 24, pl. XXI_ a; Bidar, pp. 31-32, f.n. 3; WMB, ILL, p. 129. 208.

Shah Waliu’llah al-

‘Husaini to.the west of Khan Jahan. Barid’s

Date A.H. 1108= 1696-97 a.p. Language: Persian Purport —_: States that the Khnqah originally. constructed by Yadu'llah Shah was reconstruc ted by Mina’ilah Shah son of Wafiu'llah si

+ Aurangzeb,

Provenance : Fort. On the outermost gate of the main

Provenance : Onthe Khangih of Dynasty

arched

Date 1 AH, 1090= 1679-80 a.p. Language Persian Purport _& Assigns the construction of the mosque Barkhiirdar Baig. Source _: EIM, 1927-28, p. 35, pl. XVIII b; Bidar, p. 198, f.n. 3.

Qaddirl. Oa.the facade,

A.H, 1107= 1695-96 a.p. : Records the construction of the mosque inside the tomb of Shih ‘All. Qadir] by a Khan (name not specified). Source: EIM, 1927-28, p. 36, pl, XVIIT ¢; Bidar,

Mughal

King

Provenance : K&li-Masjid, nogs the Fath gate. Above

Dynasty: King + Date + Language: Purport —_:

Provenance : Mosque, about a kilometre to the west of

Dynasty

207.

209.

214.

Provenance : Museum in the fort. Ona key. Dynasty: King Date ¢. 17th century A.D. Langnage : Persian & Hind] —_: Reads: Darwaza-i-Fath (Fath gate). Purport Source —: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 74. Provenance : Masjid Alviptra Dynasty

in Mahalla Kusumgalli,

Above the central mihrab.

King Date 1 ¢, 17th century A.D. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of the. masque —_: ARIE, 1984-85, C; 88; Bidar, p, 106) fia. 2 Source

ARQROGRAPHICAL LIA OB ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URD INSCRIPTIONS IN.SOUTS INDIA . 2s. Provenance : Ona small arch near the Dawakhiog. 221. Provenance : Ona fifth rifle. Dynasty =: Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport

216.

A.H.1118=1706-07 a.v. Persian —: Records the construction of the lofty threshold by Sayyid Murtadii son of Sayyid Miran,a descendant of Makhdiim Jabaniyan Jahaingasht. Source _: EIM, 1931-32, p. 30, pl. XX b; Bidar,p.102, fn.1. Provenance : Ona loose slab on a platform near the tomb of Hagrat Khalillu’ah.

Dynasty: Mughal King : Muhammad Shah Date + AH. 1154=1741-42 Language + Persian Purport

Provenance

Dynasty

219.

Date Language Purport

Agaf Jahi

: Mir Nizam ‘Ali Khiin (Agaf Jah 11) A.H. 1192=1778-79 ap. Persian —_: Asin No. 217 above. 1 ARIE, 1984-85, C, 77.

Ona third rifle, + Asaf Jabi Mir Ni ‘Ali Khan (Agaf Jah 11) A.H, : Persian

1192=1778-79 a.p,

1 Refersto the government (sarkar) of Asaf

Jah Babiidur and of Mir Nizém ‘Alf Khiin Bah@dur. Also mentions Raushnu’d-Daula Bahadur. Source: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 78. Provenance : On a fourth rifle.

Dynasty King.

Date

Language:

:

Agaf Jahi izim ‘Ali Khan (Agaf Jah 11)

1 A.H. 1196=1781-82 a.D. Persian

Purport —_: Asin No. 217 above. Source: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 81-83, 223. Provenance : On three more rifles, same place. Dynasty

King

Date

:

Agat Jabi

im ‘Ali Kho (Agaf Jab 11)

2 AH, 1198=1783-84 a.p, Language =: Persian Purport —_: As in No. 217 above. Source: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 84-86,

jurj.

te, 18th century a.p,

Provenance : On another rifle.

King Date Language: Purport

Dynasty King

: Ona rifle.

Mir Nizém-'Ali Khan (Agaf Jab 11) A.H. 1192=1778-79 asp. Persian Refersto the government (sarkar) of the ruler. Source: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 76.

Dynasty

A.H. 1195=1780-81 a.D. Persian As in No. 217 above. IRIE, 1984-85, C, 80. 222. Provenance : On three other rifles, same place.

Language: Persian Purport : Records

=: Asaf Jai

King : Date Laoguega = Pusport —_: 218.

“Ali Khan (Agaf Jah 11)

Date Language: Purport Source

: Records the date of demise (A.H. 834= 1431 a.v.) of a local saint, Sha(h) Nuru‘lah usaini and further states that his tomb which fell in ruins in the time of the Baridi kings was constructed afresh by his descendant Asadu’llah Khan. + ELM, 1927-28, p.19, pl.X d; Bidar, p. 146, fn. 3.

Source

217.

ao.

King

a

Asaf Jahi Mir Niziim ‘All Khan (Agaf Jah 11)

Date 2 ACH, 1193=1779-80 a.p. Language: Persian Purport —_: Asin No. 217 above, Source ARIE, 1984-85, C, 79.

Source

225.

the

name

Mubammad son of Qasim. + ARIB, 1984-85, C, 68.

(of the maker)

Provenance : On the gua-at the Mandiy gate. Dynasty King Date - 18th century A.D. Language: Persian Purport —_: As in No. 224 above. Source ARIE, 1984-85, C, 70. 226. Provenance : On a mosquein the Usman-ganj Mahala. Dynasty King : Date 2 ALH, 1221=1806-07 a.p. Language: Persian : Purport —_: Records the completion of the masque by Najmu’d-Din Hasan. Source: EIM, 1931-32, p.31, pl.XX c; ARIE, 198485, C, 87. 227.

Provenance : Tomb of Multni Padsh&h. On the tomb of

Mukka Bi in the enclosure. Dynasty King : Date 2 AH, 1258=1842-43 ap. Language: Persian and Urdi Purport

—: Records an endowment of one ‘Alamgiri

well and ten Shaikh Baw wells purcha out of the donor's money, to meat sed: the expenditure of bread, sweets, fees of Qur'an reciters, expenses.of oil for lamps in the Dargah... pickles (lit. sour things) ‘mangoes, etc. for the tomb of Mukkéi: Bi,,

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Source

the pious slave of the great saint (Quib) Muhammad Multéni Qidiri. Also states that Muka BI was the wife of Shih Jilin! son of Muhyiu'd-Din Qadiri.

: EIM,

1927-28,

p- 107, f.n. 3.

p.23, pl. XXI c; Bidar,

Provenance : On the iron plate of the Mangalpet gate. Dynasty: Agaf Jahi King iasiru’d-Daula (Agaf Jah 1V) Date

Reg.

Year 22, A-H. 1266, Rab? II 1=1850

mosque. : JBBRAS, vol. 1, p. 377; As. Res., vol. XU, p. 440. 233. Provenance : Ona slab in the Archaeological Museum. Dynasty King : Shubiir 901 (A.H. 906), Mubarram 12=1500 Date A.p., August 8 Language : Persian & Kannada Source

Purport

A.D., February24 Language: Persian Purport —_: States that the gate of the walls of the fort facing Mahmid-ganj was completed under the orders of Nawwab Nasiru’d-Daula Bahidur through the efforts of Shamsu'dDinKhin alias Abban Sahib, the Ta'lugdar, Source : EIM, 1927-28, p. 38, pl. XXI b; Bidar, p. 88, f.n, 2; WMB, ILI, p. 106,

229,

Provenance : On the mihrab in a step-well.

Source

King

Date

234,

Dt. Bijapur Karnataka

King Date Language: Purport

—: (Khalji)

(Mubarak Shah) + (AH. 720=1320-21 A.D.) Persian : States. that = Malik-i-Muliiki’sh-Sharg

235.

land in the village of Bittr to Riy& (or Ribya), carpenter (suthar) of the mosque. Source: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 282; MASI, 49, p. 25, pl. IV; WMB, I, p. 41, II, p. 75; BG, Bi pur, p. 634; Glories, p. 71. 231. Provenance : Mosque in Anand-Mahal. On the mihrab,

Dynasty

: Bahmani

Mabmiid A.H. 904=1498-99 a.p. Persian Records the date of the completion of the

effect

The Kannada

version seems to describe the arrangements made for the cultivation of fallow land etc, under specified conditions when the said Khan was holding charge of the thane mamale Mukammadabad, : EIAPS, 1955 & 1956, p. 78, pl. XIX c; ARIE, 1952-53, C, 41. Bahmani : Mabmiid 2 AH. 918=1512-13 a.v. Persian —: Assigns the construction of the mosque to Sumbul, Deputy (Na‘ib-i-ghaibat)

Provenance : ‘Arak Qi

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport —:

the

428; Glories, p. 78.

Karimu’d-Daulat wa’d-Din granted 24 nitan

King Date A.H, 900, Sha‘bain 1=1495 a.p., April 27 Language: Persian Purport —_: Contains only the date. Source _: Notes, p, 19, No. 462; WMB, II, p. 68. Provenance : Jami* mosque. Near the pulpit.

to

Source: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 262; MASI, 49, p. 25, pl. 1; WMB, II, p. ; Notes, p. 12, No.

Provenance : Malik Karimu’d-Din’s mosque in the Qilfl (citadel). On the second pillar in second row from north.

Dynasty

warning

Provenance : Khwaja Sambul’s or Yisuf’s old Jami‘ mosque. On the outer door.

Dynasty: King Date Language: Purport

BIJAPUR

230,

of

that the gqaulnama as detailed in the Hindaws(i.e. Kannada) version, issued by Khan-i-A‘zam Ghalib Khi n in favour of the people of Mubammadibid and Talikots should be strictly followed. Written by Yasin (2) the Qadi-i.

Dynasty

Language: Persian Purport —_; States that the well which contains water was dug by ‘Umda Begam. Source: Tarikh Hyd., p. 25.

: Containsa note

Source

gateway. + Adil Shahi

On the facade of the outer

: (sma‘jl) ‘Adil Khan

: AH. 928, Rab 11, 24=1522 a.p., March

23 : Persian : States that Kishnan Ray who had beseiged the fort on the given date had to retreat o0 the fourth day, through the grace of God and on the arrival of saints. It further states that the king (whois referred to a8 Majlis-i-Rafi' ‘Adil Khiin son of ‘Adil Khio) ordered the construction of the bastion and city-wall at the suggestion of the king’s deputies (N&’ibain-i-ghaibat). : ARIE, 1964-65, D, 278; MAST, 49, p. 47, pl.

V; ASIR, New, XXXVII, pp. 25-26;

WMB, II, p. 10; Notes, p. 87; Glories, p. 81.

236.

Provenance : Arak-Qill. On the southern bastion. Dynasty: “Adil Shahi

King Ibrahim 1 Date ¢, 1522 A.D. Language: Persian

‘A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUTH INDIA Purport : Records that under royal orders, Pihlwan Dynasty: “Adil Shahi

King Date Language: Purport

Mic ‘All laid the foundation of the rampart

(and constructeda mosque and a well behind it for merit.

237.

Source : WMB, Il, pp. 10-11. Provenance : On the ruined gatewey to the cast of the

Khwaja Sumbul’s mosque.

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

‘Rail Shani Ibrahim 1

A.H. 943=1536-37 a.v. Persian Assigns the construction of a mosque to the reign of the king (who is designated as Majlis-i-Rafi' Ibrahim ‘Adil Khan).

Source

Provenance : Ikhtiyar Khin-ki-Havell, near the Hospital,

beyond Saqaif Mahala. On the facade.

‘Dynasty King

Date Language Purport

2 €, 1536-37 A.D. : Persian —_: States that the house belongs to Ikhtiyar Khan

Gujarati

Ibrahim

Invokes curses on anyone misappropriate it. Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 269. Provenance : Bukhiri-Masjid. On the door.

Dynasty:

King Date Language: Purport _: Source: Provenance : Dynasty King : Date Language: Purport —_: Source

a,

:

“Adil

“Adil Khéni.

trying

to

Shahi

Ibrahim I ¢, 1536-37 a. Arabic States that the mosque was constructed by the mother of the king. ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 70; WMB, II, p. 92; Notes, p. 16. On the Dakhani ‘Idgah. ‘Shaht Ibrahim 1 AH, 945=1538-39 a.p. Persian Assigns the construction of the nam&zgah to Malik Khwaja Raiban. MASI, 49, p. 26, pl. I; ASIR, New,

XXXVII, p. 22; WMB, II, pp. 95, 99; Notes, p. 22; Glories, p. 88. Provenance : Arak-QIIZ. O.1 the bastion inside the southern gateway.

called Burju’lahi.

Dynasty

King Date

: : Shuhiir San 941, A.H. 947, AD., November Language: Persian Purport —: Records the endowment of and two chawars of land for ance of a mosque. Source _: FIAPS, 1955 & 1956, p. 73,

states that Malik Aminu’l-Mulk Ghazi made

Source

: Ibrahim T A.H, 945=1538-39 a.p. Arabic & Persian —_: Records the construction of the bastion

—_: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 279; MASI, 49, p. 47, pl. V; ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 26, WMB, II, p. 7; Notes, p. 87; Glories, pp. 85-86. 242. Provenance : Ona slab in the Archaeological Museum, originally from the Chilla of Pir Béley ib.

Also

a legal endowment of one house and thirty-six shops in a row situated near the Atinhilli gate for the mosque, which was situated in front of his house, so that the expenses for the maintenance of its building, water-storage, public water-place, etc. could be met from the rent of the house and the shops. Written by Hafiz Nizimu’d-Din, : ARIE, 1964-65, D, 263; MASI, 49, p. 26, pl. 1; ASIR, New XXXVII, p. 46; WMB, Il, p. 94; Notes, p. 12, No. 429; JBBRAS, 1, p. 372.

23

Rajab=1540 two gardens the maintenpl. XVIII c;

ARIE, 1952-53, C, 38; WMB, I, pp. 2-3; Notes, p. 90.

243.

Arak-Qi

: “Adil Shahi

In the lintel of the gateway.

: Ibrahim I 2 AH, 949=1542-43 a.v. Language : Persian Purport —: Records the construction of the edifice at the hands of Bakhtyar Khan, Source —_: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 277; MASI, 49, p. 48, pl. V; WMB, II, p. 77; Glories, p. 90.

Provenance : Ark-Qild. On the outer entrance of the Dynasty

gate.

King + AH. 951=1544-45 ap. Date Language: Arabic & Persian : Refers to the (work done under the) Purport superintendence of Ikhtiyar Khan Gujarat.

Source —_: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 276;

MASI, 49, p. 48;

ASIR, New, XXXVI, p. 26, WMB, II, p. TT; Notes, p. 88; Glories, p. 83. 245, Provenance : Slab in the Archaeological Museum. Dynasty ‘Kail Shahi

King Date Language: Purport Source

(brahim 1) ©. 1545 A.D. Persian —_: See No. 244 above. _: EIAPS, 1955 & 1956, p. 80, pl. XX d; ARIE, 1952-53, C, 45.

Provenance : Ona slabin the Archaeological Museum. Dynasty: King :

Date

Language: Purport

Source

¢. 1545 A.D.

Persian —: Asin No. 244 above.

: EIAPS, 1955 & 1956, p. 80, pl. XX e; ARIE,

1992-53,C, 46.

‘A TOPOGRARICAL LE9T OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU (NSCRIPTIONS 10 SOUTH SBIA, 247.

Provenance : Onaslabin the Archaeological Museum, Dynasty:

King

Date Language: Purport.

origina lly from Fanti

:

€. 1545 a.v. Persian _: Refers to (the work done for) the merit of Ikhtiyar Khan Gujarsti. Source: EIAPS, 1955-56, p. 80, pl. XX ¢; ARIE, 1952-53, C, 44; WMB, II, p. 98; Notes, p.89. Provonance : On the gun on the Malik-i-Maidan bastion. Dynasty: Nizam Shahi

King

Date

Language

Purport

Source

Source

Khan’s mosque.

Abiu'l-Ghazi (Burhan)1

251.

Dynasty

252,

King Date

: (brahim 1) : ALH.95(70), Rabi I, last day=1550 a.p., April 18 Language: Persian Purport : Damaged. States that the fort (Aisar) of the mu'amala of Bijaptir Kanara was built A‘zam Ikhtiyar Khan Guj an official of “All Jah (i.e. the king). Source —: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 281; MASI, 49, p.49, pl. V1; ASIR, New, XXXVIL, p. 26; WMB, U1, p. 11; Glories, p. 90. 250. Provenance : On a slab in the Archaeological Museum. Dynasty

King Date

“Kail Shahi

2 ANT

967, : AH. December 11

Rab

I,

1141559

stipend of Yusuf Mu’adh-dhin at one tanka

a day and of Pish-namaz and Farrdsh, at six jikanisa day.

Provenance : On the bastion (Tabiit-burj), nextto the Firangi-burj, ncar Alléhpur gate. Dynasty ‘Adil Shani

‘AULT PAH, 969 (2), Muharram 1=1561 a.p., September 11 Language: Persian —_: States that the fort-wall was constructed Purport under the supervision of Jagatraéo son of Jagditao.

253.

Source; MASI,49, p. 49, pl. VI; Notes, p.96; WMB, HL, p. 12. Provenance : Gumat-Baori. On a tablet.

Dynasty

“Kail Shahi

King

‘Ali

Date

‘Shubitr 962, A.H.970, Dhu’l-Hijja 25-1563 A.D., August 15

Language: Persian the coastruction, for public use, —_: Records Perport of the step-well and its endowment by Malika-i-Jahin (7) Fajima Bibi Sulsin, Also seems to mention one Mabmiid. Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 258; MASI, 49, p.65, pl. VI; ASIR, New, XXXVUI, pp. 79-80; WMB, ILp. 89; Notes, pp. 47-48; Glories, pp. 92-93.

254.

awd.

Language: Persian ; Records the construction of five shops Purport situated to the right side of the Sh@h-bazai in the chief town of the mu‘amalat of Bijapir-Kanara and their endowment by Jannat Khan, the Na’ib-i-ghaibat of the mutamala, for the mosque of Malik Aminu’lMulk, Also defines the boundaries of the shops, measuring thirty yards and a half in length and seven yards anda half in width as having on the east the shop of Shaikh ‘Algu'd-Din Jandar and on the west, the shop endowed for the mosque of Khwlja Sumbul. Further gives details of the expenses expenditure to be incurred thus: for water and ablution, prayer-carpets and

Aminu'l-Molk, Details not clear.

_—: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 253.

King Date

ersian

_: Contains the name of the king and of the maker Muhammad son of Hasan Rimi, _: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 295-96; MASI, 49, p. 61, pl. 1X; ASIR, New, XXXVIL,p. 29; MT, p. 283; WMB, Il, p. 46; Notes, p. 85; WDH, 1, p. 557; JBBRAS, I, p. 386; Architecture of the Chini-Mahal. ‘Adil Shahi

‘Keil Shahi

‘AT A.H. 967, Rajab=1560 a.p., March-April = Arabic —_: Refers to. an endowment made by (Malik)

Source

AH. 956=1549-50 aD.

Provenance : On the Kadak-Bijli bastion, to the south

Dynasty

King Date Language Purport

at Bijapur, p. 64.

249,

—_:_EIAPS, 1955 & 1956, pp. 74-75, pl. KIX a; ARIE, 1952-53, No. C, 39; MASI, 49, p. 71; Notes, pp. 89-90. Provenance : Kili-Masjid. Slab on the wall.

Provenance : On atomb near Ikhlgs Khan's mosque. Dynasty King AH, 973=1565-66 a.D. Date Persian Language: _: Records the death of Yar ‘Ali.

Purport

285.

: MASI, 49, p. 33; Notes, p. 21. Source Provenance : On another tomb near the same mosque.

‘Dynasty

King Date

e

A.H, 913=1565-66 A.D. Persian

: Records the death of a child. Composed by the deceased’s father. MASI, 49,p. 33; Notes, p. 20. Source: Provenance: Satti Sayyid mosque. In the side wall.

purport 256.

:

Dynasty

“Rail Shahi

2AM 1 A.H, 974=1566-67 A.D : Persian —_: Records the construction of the mosque by Sayyid ‘Abdu'l-Qadir Kirmani. Source: MASI, 49,p. 27; Notes, p. 56,

King Date Language Purport

A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF TRABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUTH INDIA 257. Provenance : Small postern, near Landa Qas: Source 263.

Dynasty:

Date A.H. 978=1570-71 a.. Language: Persian Purport Refers to the efforts (in the construction of the gate) made by Khin-i-A‘zam Mu: Khan Amir Jumla . Source: ARIE, 1964-65.D, 323; MASI, pp. 49-50, pl. II; ASIR, New, XXXVI, p. 35; WMB, II, p. 10; Notes, p. 85: Glories, p. 111. 259. Provenance : Onaslabin the Archacological Museum, originally from the Fath gate. Dynasty: King : Date : AH, 984=1575-77 a.p. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction ofa hulmuk by Yaghrush Khan son of Sharifu'l-Mulk, Source: EIAPS, 1955 & 1956, p. 77, pl. XIXb; ARIE, 1952-53, C, 40; MASI, 49, p. 50; WMB, II, p. 10; Notes, p. 86; Glories, p. 112, 260. Provenance : On the Firangi-Burj above the Fath gate. Dynasty

264,

King

2 AH, 988, Jumdd If,1=1580 4.0. July 14

Purport

: Records the

Purport

265.

Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport Source

gate.

—: ‘Adil Shahi Tbrahjm I

A.H, 989 - 1581-82 A.D. =: Persian

: Records ths construction of a swect-water well and its endowment

for the travellers to

“Adil

7

: 1 AH. 989=1581-82 A.D. Persian —_: Refers to the construction of the well by Mangiir Khan. Written by Hidayatu’l

> WMB,

I, p. 45.

Provenance : On the Mal-Biori.

Dynasty

King Date

“Adil Shani

Ibrahim 1 : Shuhiir 983, A.H. 991, Sh‘aban 19-1583 Ab. August 28 Language: Persian Purport —_: States that the object of setting up this record is to

sweet

announce

water situated

that the step-well of

in the vicinity of the

road to Shahpiir, outside the postern-gate of the capital city of Bijiptir was built in his own life-time by the late Maly son of Nag Setti, a resident of the city (?), out of his own moncy, and hence, the

ownership

of the step-well which provides water to the people of the city rested with him

and

his

an imprecation against those who

seek

to

descendants and to no one else. Ends with

of the Makka

“Adil Shi

Shahi bastion to Yaghrush Khan, servant of the king, Written by Qadj Isma‘jl.

: Biwi Bandi ki-Baoli near the kachehriin Muhammad Shih Pet behind the Mukka

Provenance : On another slab on the same Baoli.

Dynasty

: WMB, Ni, p. 31.

King 2 CATED Date + A.H. 985=1577-78 a.v. Language : Persian Purport Assigns the construction of the Firangi

of a person of

Shahi, entitled Manguir Khan. Source: WMB, II, p. 45.

.

Provenance : On the bastion, south gateway.

martyrdom

and inhabitams of Biiiptir, by Yagit

Date A.H. 985=1577-78 A.D. Language: Purport : Records the construction of the Jamit mosque by the king and refers to the supervision of Kishwar Khan. Source

=: Arabic & Persion

Provenance

Date Language

Jami mosque. On the Sunehri arch. ‘AL

II,

King Date

Dynasty King

King PANT Date : AH, 984=1576-77 ap. Language: Persian Purport —: Assigns the construction of the Firangi Shahi bastion to Yaghrush Khin, slave of the king. Source —: MASI, 49, p. 50; Notes, p. 84. :

WMB,

position, Darwish Mubkammad by name. Source: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 370.

“Rail Shahi

Dynasty: “Adil Shah]

p. 35;

On a tomb to its

south.

Language

“Adil Shah

2 ‘AT

XXXVII,

Provenance : Ikhl@g Khan's mosque. Dynasty

Source: ARIE, 1964-65,D, 272; MAST, 49, p. 49, pl. Vi; WMB, II, pp. 10, 81; Glories, p. 96. Provenance : Over the inner gate of the ShahpurDarwaza.

King

New,

p. 12; Glories, 113.

gate (‘araba) by Pandit Nandji.

Provenance

ASIR,

—_: “Adil Shahi

King 2 tANT Date Language: Persian Purport _: Records the construction of the postern

261.

_: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 300; MASI, 49, p. S1;

On the outer face.

Dynasty

258.

25

Source 267.

interfere with the said property right.

1 ARIE,

1964-65,

D,330;

MASI,

65-66; Notes, p. 94, No. 497.

49,

pp.

Provenance : Haidariya mosque. Above the lintel of the door, |

Dynasty King

—: ‘Adil Shahi : Ibraijm 1

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Date 1 AH, 991=1583-84 a.. Language: Arabic Purport —: States that the Haidariya mosque was constructed by Haidar Khin son of Haidar, Source —_: ARIE, 1964-65,D, 261; MASI, 49, p. 21 ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 67; Notes, p. 1 WMB, I, p.83. Provenance : Slab on the bastion called Upli or Haidarburj.

Source

Provenance : Asar-Mahal. On the

Dynasty King Date

Language Purport

Source

270.

called Roshan-darwaza.

t =:

273,

274,

south-east doorway

1974-75,

D, 286; MASI,

WMB, II. p. 10; Notes, p. 84.

Provenance : Shih Alangi’s tomb. Above

Dynasty

49

doorway.

Source

doorway.

King 1 Ibr&him 11 Date : A.H. 1017=1608-09 a.p, Language: Persian

Purport

—_: Records the construction of the mosque

by I'tibir Khiin. Also refers to the king as being well-versed in poetry and music, Composed by Mubatriz.

ment, above the left

1

south side.

side

window

on the

11; WMB, I, p. 63.

216.

Provenance : Tomb of Mirzi Afdal Kh&n, also known &

Dynasty

1

King

tA.

1036

-

(1), RabT

1=1626 a0,

November-December

Language

277,

Tomb of Hasan Guliir. On the easter gate.

‘

Date

frame of the

Dynasty: ‘Adil Shahi

Provenance : Ibrahim Rauza. On the triangular ped Dynasty

. 16th century A.D. Arabic —_: Apart from Quranic text, contains the name of the calligrapher Sayyid Husain whose misba is illegible. _: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 64.

Provenance : Andt-Masjid. On the inner

P. 34.and note, pl. II.

King ’ Date t AH, 1035=1625-26 a.v. Language: Persian Purport 1 Records the death of Zubra Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 301; MASI,Sultan. 49, p. 35, pl.

Notes, p. 46.

Purport

son of Shukru’llah entitled Afdal Khao. It also states that he was killed ARIE, 1964-65, D, 320-321; MASI, 4,

Source

p. 71;

Provenance : Tomb of ‘Ali Shahid Pir. In glazed tiles, above the central mihrab,

Tomb of Hasan GulzAr. On the top and sides of the sarcophagus.

Purport —: Records the death of Mirzé Muhammad

King ' Date AH. 999=1590-91 a.. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of the tomb by Hilal Mugtafi-khin]. Source + ARIE, 1964-65,D, 268; MASI, 49, p. 34; 21.

Provenance : Tomb of Mirzi Afdal Khan, also knownss

Dynasty King : Date 2 AH, 1032=1622-23 a.v. Language: Arabic & Persian

275. the

tomb ws

constructed by the orders of Bare Sabib, daughter of Sultin Mubammad Qutb Sua. 1 ARIE, 1974-75, D, 264; MASI, 49, p. 44, pL IV; WMB, II, p. 86.

Source

Persian : Records the endowment of five shops made by Polad Khan son of Poléd Khan for the benefit of his mosque. Ends with an t ARIE,

Provenance : Tomb behind ‘Ali ‘Adil Shah's tomb, Above the eastern doorway. Dynasty =: King +

Date t ¢, 1620 av, Language: Persian Purport : Damaged. States that this fine

A.H. 993=1584-85 a.v. imprecation.

49, pp. 2

28; ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 79; Notes, p, 15; WMB, II, p. 79.

Dynasty: “Adil Shahi

King 2 Wbrah{m IT Date + A.H, 991=1583-84 a.p, Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of a bastion by Haidar Khan, the king's Deputy (Na‘ib). Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 292; MASI, 49, p. 51, pl. V1 ‘MB, Ul, p. ; Notes, p. 55.

+ ARIE, 1964-65, D, 275; MASI,

: Persian

Purport

: Damaged.

Source

—_: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 319; MAST, 49, p. 35.

States that (the construction)

was completed through the supervision and efforts of Muhammad ShafT’.

Provenance : Ibrahim Rauza. On the outer border of the Dynasty

King

Date Language: Purport

door-frame, north side.

:

A.HL.1036=1626-27 a. Persian

Records the construction

Taj Sulsin.

of

thetomb

by

A

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Source

278.

—_: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 309; MASI, 49, p. 36, pl. Ill; ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 75; Notes, p. 60; WMB, II, p.60; BG, Bijapur, p. 610; JBBRAS, I, p. 389. Provenance : Same Rauza. Around the doorframe, middle block, lower, right-band side, =:

Dynasty

:

King Date Language:

Source: 284,

A.H. 1037=1627-28 a.v. Persian

: ARIE, 1914-75, D, 304; MASI, 49, p. 36, pl Ul; ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 75; WMB, II, p. 63. invokes blessings for Ibrahim (‘Adil Shah).

Purport

Source

: Same Rauza. Above the

south-side

AH, 1037=1627-28 a.p.

Language:

Persian

Purport Source

Purport

Records

Shah).

the death

: Same Rauza. In

the

door.

.

of Ibrahim (‘Adil

triangular pediment,

Provenance : Edifice called Dastagir Jhanga, on the Jami mosque road, On the north side. Dynasty: “Adil Shahi ‘Mubammad King Date A.H, 1040=1630-31 av. Persian Language: Purport —_: States that this mosque having the purity

Pusport

—_: Records the death of the saint Habibu'liah

Source

—_: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 317; MASI, 49, p. 35 and note; WMB, II, p. 109,

King Date

Language: Purport

+ Same Rauza. Top, left, north side. - 1630 A.D. Persian

Dynasty

King

Purport Source

Dynasty

Date

Language

287.

by Taj Sul, atthe cost of one and a half lac and nine hundred hons under the

superintendence of

Sandal.

MASI, 49, p. 35, pl.

11; WMB, II, p.63; Notes, p. 60.

:

£ €, 1630 A.D.

1 Arabic

Shah.

(Mubammad) AH, 1042, Jumidi I=1632 a., December Persian —;: States that in compliance with a royal ‘farman issued to Sandal an humble servant (of the king), the Fath-i-lashkar (lit. victory of the army) gun lying at Mustafabad was brought to the royal presence (ic. the capital) on the given date, ARIE, 1974-75, D, 290; MASI, 49, p. ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 32; Notes, p. 97; WMB, Il, p. 50.

Provenance : Ibrihim Rauza. Around outside band, south side,

the main

door,

Dynasty: King : Date + AH, 1043=1633-34 a.p. Language : Persian Purport —_: Records the death of Taj Sulyaa. Source —_: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 310; MASI, 49, p. 37, pl. ILL; Notes, p. 60; JBBRAS, I, p. 389; WMB, I, p. 63,

—: Records the construction of the mausoleum

Provenance : Same Rauza. On different parts.

King

Source

!

: ARIE, 1974-15, D, 303;

Batha (Mecca)

Provenance : Around the muzzle of the gun called DalKhandal, on the Musgafabid-bur}. Dynasty: “Adil Shahl

A.H, 103 (X). Arabic + Badly damaged. Purport not clear. Contains the name of the king. —: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 302; WMB, II, p. 62.

Purport —_: Reads: Rauda-i-Dilfaz@ (pleasant tomb). Source: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 307. Provenance : Same Rauza. Around the door-frame, in the south wall.

39; WMB, LI, pp. 61-65,

was constructed by Malik Yaqut. Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 275; MASI, 49, p. 28, pl. 1, WMB, p. 43, Provenance : Moti-Dargah. Above the lintel of the south door. Dynasty King Date + A.H, 1041=1631-32 av. Language: Persian

south-side corner window.

Source

: Contains, apart from invocatory or religious texts, the name of the calligrapher, Naqiu’d-Din Nagi al-Husaini. ARIE, 1974-75, D, 310, 314; MASI, 49, p.

of Yathrib (Madina) and

: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 302; MASI, 49, Pp. 36, pl. Il; ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 75; Notes, p. 60; WMB, II, p. 63.

Provenance

x

288.

Provenance : Ibrahim Rauza, Around the door-frame, south-east block, lower left-hand sido, Dynasty King Date + AH, 1043=1633-34 a.v. Language 1 Persian

‘A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUTH INDIA _: States that Paradise is the pure abode of Language: Arabic & Persian jj Sulxan. Purport —: Contains religious text, ete. Written by Sayyid Shihabu’d-Din. ARIE, 1974-75, D, 305; MASI, 49, p. 37, Source : WMB, II, p. 28. pl. 11; ASR, New, XXXVI, p. 75; Notes, p, 60; WMB, II, p. 62. 295. Provenance : Ibrahim Rauza. Headstone of a grave in the compound. : Ona slab in the Archaeological Muscum, Dynasty originally from Belgaum fort. King : See No. 135, above. Date A.H. 1047==1637-38 a.0. : Jami mosque. On the central mihrab, north Language: Persian ide, facing south and north. Purport Records the death of Malik Sundar. “Adil Shehi Source ARIE, 1974-75, D, 319; MASI, 49, p. 4, 2 Mubummad pl. Iv. ¢. 1635-36 A.D. 296. Provenance : Jail (originally Mugtafa Khén’s sari + Persian the gateway. —_: Assigns the decoration and completion of Dynasty —: “Adil Shahi the mihrab to the reign of the king. King Muhmmad + ARIE, 1964-65, D. 254, MASI, 49, p, 29; Date A.H. 1050~ 1640-41 a.p. ASIR, New, XXXVI,p. 59 Notes, p. % Language: Persian WMB, Il, p. 31; JAS, I, p. 378; Glories, Purport —_: States that Mugiafé Khan Lari constructed p. 108. the sardi named Sara-i-Mubmmadi, for the : Same place. comfort and convenience of the public.

28

Purport Source: 289.

Provenance

290.

Provenance Dynasty: King Date Language Purport. Source

291.

Provenance

Dynasty

King Date 1 €. 1638-36 A.D. Language: Persian Purport — : Quotes a religious decision (fatwa) that according to the Hanafi law, painting in a mosque with lime, gold water and pumice stone is permissible, if done with the sole intention of pleasing Allah. Source 1 ARIE, 1964-65, D, 257; MASI, 49, p.

Source: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 326; MASI, 49, p. 75, pl. IX; ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 97; WMB, Il, P. 100; Notes, pp. 94-95.

297.

King Date

Language

Purport

Source

293.

: Persian

: Records the name of Malik Yaqut Dabili,

294,

298.

the servant of the king. ARIE, 1964-65, D, 255; MASI, 49, p. ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 59; BG, Bijapur, p. 59; WMB, Il, p. 29; JBBRAS, I, p. 3 Glories, p. 108. 2

Glories, p. 100.

Provenance : Same place, left side. Dynasty: King Date 1635-36 a.v.

A.H, 1051=1641-42 a.0.

Source

‘Adil Shahi

Muhammad ¢, 1935-36 a.p.

King : Date ¢. 1635-36 a.v. Language: Persian Purport — States that Malik Yaqiit Dabili finished mikrab, Source: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 256; MASI, 49, p. ASIR, New, XXXVI,p. 59; Notes, p. BG, Bijapur, p. 628; WATB, 11, p.

Date

30; 9; 29:

Persian

—_: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 250; MASI, 49, p. 52, 9h

VI; Notes, p. 90 (3552B); WMB, Hi, pp. 1213.

Provenance : Shahpiir gate. In a medallion on the turret above the north bastion, Dynasty:

King

t

Date + A.H, 1053=1643-44 a.. Language — : Persian Purport _: Designates the bastion as Ahmad-butj, Source

299.

the

Muhammad

Purport —: Records the completion of the bastion, fownded by Shh Ibrahim. The text calls it Sharaf-burj.

Provenance : Same place, lower side.

Dynasty

“Kail Shahi

Language

Provenance : Same mihrab,

Dynasty:

Dynasty

King

WMB, II, p. 31; Glories, p. 109.

292.

Provenance : Onaslabin the Archaeological Museum, originally from the Pani- Mahal.

1 ARIE, 1964-65, D, 325;

Notes p.86.

WMB, II, p. tli

Provenance : Over the outer gateway, same place. Dynasty ‘Adil Shahi

King Date Language: Purport —:

: Mubammed 1 A.H. 1053=1643-44 a.. Persian States that the bastion, designated a

Abmad-burj-i-PSdshihi by the king wa!

constructed

by Ahmad Khan,

entitled

Khud@wand Khan, the Sar-i-Sernaubat of the court, under the king's orders. Alo

Source

records the king’s title Sawabi.

2 ARIE, 1964-65, D, 324; MAST, 49, p. 53 Ph

VII; ASIR, New, XXXVI, p. 35; MB, I,

p. 11; Notes, p.85.

‘A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUTH INDIA 2» 360, Provenance + Malik-i-Maidin bastion. Slab in the wail, 30S. Provenance + Nit-Nauri Tomb, near the Ibrahim Rauza, outer face. Above the southern doo. Dynasty

King

Date

Language

Purport Source

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

+ Adil Shahi

: Muhammad

2 AHL 1053=(643-44 a.v. : Persian : Records the construction of a bastion

named Muhmmad-burj in the name of the king by Afdal Khan, a nobleman of the

Source

king. Composed by Mubyiu'd-Din. + ARIE, 1974-75, D, 294; MASI, 49. p. 51, pl. V; Notes, p. 98; WMB, Il, p. 11.

Provenance : Ona slab in the Archaeological Museum,

originally from Belgaum fort. See No. 138, above. Provenance : Ambir-Khana on the Jami mosque road. In the north wall,

Provenance : Ona slab in the Archacological Museum, originally from Malik Sandal’s mosque in Langar-Bazar.

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

+ AH, 1054= 1644-45 a.p. : Persian : Records the construction of a mosque by Malik Sandal. Source + ARIE, 1964-65, D, 251; MASI, 49, p. 29, pl. 1; ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 76; WMB, 11, p. 95. Provenance : Ona slab in the Archaeological Museum. Dynasty

: 16, 1645 A.D. Persian _: States that Malik Sandal constructed out of his personal mony the Taj-Ba’in (stepwell) for theuse of the mendicants and the bath and resting-place for the public and endowed these for the sake of God. Source ARIE, 1964-65, D, 298; MASI, 49, p. 67. 303. Provenance : On the fourth bastion on the west from the Landa Qassab bastion.

emigree from

Tarim

in

Hadramaut in (southern) Arabia, and 28th in descent from the Moly Prophet. Source; ARIF, 1974-75, D, 266.

Source

Khusraw to the post of civil supplies, he constructed this building on the given date. + ARIE, 1974-75, D, 273, MASI, 49, p. 75, pl. X; ASIR, New, XXXVU, p. 119; Notes, p. St.

Date Language

Purport

Source

Dynasty: ‘Adil Shahi

an

‘Kail Shahi : Muhammad A.H. 1059=1649 a.p. Persian

+ States that when the king appointed Aqa

Provenance : Dehri of I'tibar Khan, to the west Ibréhim Rauza. Above the north door. Dynasty : ‘Adit shahi King Muhammad

King : Date 2 Language: Purport —_:

Tarimi,

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

King Date Language: Purport

Muhammad AH. 1056=1646-47 4.0. Persian Records the date of the completion of Burj-i-Nitmat constructed by Nitmat Khi Source: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 274; MASI, 49, p. 54, pl. V; WMB, II, p. 81; Notes, p. 96. Provenance : Mosque near Saqgaf Rauza. In the north wall, Dynasty: King 3 Date : AH, 1057, Dhu-Qa'da 20=1647 a.., December 7 Language : Arabic & Persian Purport —_: Modern. Records the death of Shaikhu’ Shuytich Sayyidu's-Sédat_ Sayyid Shah Jafar Ta‘zim-Tark Qadiri Tarimi Bijapurl son of Hadrat Sayyid ‘Abdu'll@h Saqqaf

+ AH, 1058=1648-49 a.p. Persian : Records the construction of the tomb by Bara KI : ARIE, 1974-75, D, 298; MASI, 49, p. 40, pl. VI; Notes, p. 97.

of

A.H, 1062=1651-52 a.. Persian

: Records the construction of the tomb of the confidant of the king, I‘tibar Khan, by Rabat 1 ARIE, 1974-15, D, 267; MASI, 49, p. 46, pl. 1V; WMB, M1, p, 112-13.

Provenance : Around the niche in the west wall, same

Dynasty King

310.

place.

Date

Language Purport

1 ¢. 1651-52 0.0. : Arabic + Contains religious text and the name of the

Source

: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 268,

scribe ‘Alf son of Naqi.

Provenance : Dargah of Chindgi . Ona pillar in the compouni Dynasty : Adil Shahi King : Muhammad Date AH, 1062, Dhu'-Hijja 1652 October 24 Language : Arabic & Persian Purport : Badly damaged. States that the chiefamong.

ministers and nobles, recipient of the much coveted epithet ‘son'(farzamd) from the king, Afdal Khan Muhammad Shahi, conqueror of the country of Malinid and

Karnatak and sebjegator of forts, issued a

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311.

Gaulnama, under the orders of the king and at the request of Mubammad, an official, in Tespect of pet (market-town, name not specified) founded by him. The gaulnama states that if any ofthe merchants, jewel lers, chatés, grocers, high and low, expiredwithout leaving (a legal) heir, bis property both immoveable and moveable, ding Jewels, male and female slavesinclu , should be distributed among his relatietves by the revenue officials in the presence of the Qadi and other grandes and leadi ng men of the town, and, in the absence of any relative, among the poor and the needy. Written by Haji Sayyid Haqqani son of ‘Alj al-Husainf, the Afdal Khanl scribe. Source —: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 318; MASI, 49, pp. 82-83; WMB, II, pp. 110-11; Notes, p. 95.

Provenance : Water-tower near the Andu-mosque. In the west side (two identical inscriptions). Dynasty —: “Adil Shahi King : Muhammad Date 2 AH, 1062=1651-52 a.p. Language: Persian Purport —_: States that the great Khia and commanderin-chief (Sipahsalar) of the time, chief of the elect of Dakan Deccan), Afgal Khan Muhammad Shahi constructed the water-tower called Mubammad-Nad for the comfort of the public. Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 271-72; MASI, 49, p. 76; ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 122; WMB, II, p. 117; Notes, pp. 49-50.

312.

313,

Provenance : Water-tower behind the Hospital, to the north-east of ‘AllI Rauza. Inthe south face. Dynasty ‘Kail shant King : Muhammad Date 2 AH, 1062=1651-52 a.p. Language: Persian Purport —_: Asin No. 311 above. Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 270; MASI, 49, pp. 15-16; ASIR, New, XXXVII, p, 122; WMB, II, p. 117; Notes, pp. 49-50; JBBRAS, I, p. 382. Provenance : Water-tower, Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport Source 314,

near Asir-Mabal.

In

Date

Language: Purport

Provenance : Khwaja Amin’s Dargah. On a slab fixed in front of the gate. Dynasty; ‘Adil hant King ! Mubammad

10632),

22 November

Muharram

1=1652 an,

Persian & Marathi —_: Records a royal order issued at the request of the Sipahsalar of the time and chief of the elects of Dakan, Afdal Khan Muham mad Shahi, laying down that instead -of confiscating to the public exchequer the Property and belongings of the jewellers and other communities of the Hindu reside of Shahpiir peint (ie. pep-marketntstown) in case of death without leaving any issue, as was the practice hitherto, the same should be given to the heirs of the deceased and if there benone, the com munity of jewellers, etc., should dispose of the property in charity for his merit. Source: ARIE, 1964-65, B, 399, D, 328; MASI, 49, Pp. 81-82, pi. X; WMB, Il, p. 102; Notes, II, p. 85. 315. Provenance : Makka gate. On the inner wall of the second bastion to the south. Dynasty —_: “Adil Shahi King Mubammad Date ? AH, 1066=1655-56 a.. Language: Persian Purport —_: States that Malik Sundar, who received the title Nugrat-shi'dr from the king, tructed the fort-wall as a proteccons tion against the enemies, under orders from Khin-i-Khndn Khan Muhammad. Source _: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 299; MASI, 49, p. 54, pl. VU; ASIR, New, XXXVI, p. 34; WMB, II, p.115 Notes, p. 84. 316, Provenance : Shahpiir gate. On the Abmad-burj to the north. Dynasty

King Date €. 1655-56 A.D. Language : Persian Purport States that by the order of Khin-i-Khi a bastion, like Mount Alwand, inin, called Sundar-burj, _ was__constructed Muhammadpiir, by Malik Sundar, entitledin Source

the

eastern wall (two identical inscriptions). —: ‘Adil Shahi : Mubammad 2 AH, 1062=1651-52 a.v. Persian —: Asin No. 311 above. —_: ARIE, 1964-65, Nos. 290-291; WMB II, pp. 10, 117; Notes, p. 50.

2 AH.

317.

Nusgrat-shi‘r, Deputy of the king (Na'ibi Diwan A'la),

_: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 322; MASI, 49, p. 57; WMB, IL, p. 12. Provenance : Qua slab inthe Archaeological Museum. Dynasty: “Adil Shahi (Mubammad) King ¢. 1656 A.D. Date Language : Persian Purport —_: Records the text of an order issued to the governor (Na‘ib-i-ghaibat—King’s Deputy in absence), Thiindar and Kirkuns of the ‘mu‘amala Bijapiir stating that in response toa request made to the Nat (ice. the king), by Muhammad ‘All Hajjaim (Barber) tocxempt the poor barber community

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from the payment of Gulmewa, Barad and other illegal imposts, which were levied on the Hajjam community of the said territory, unlike in the case of the

Dynasty:

King Date Language : Purport —_:

artisans in Bidar and Khurasn (i. e. Iran),

His August Majesty the Nawwab was pleased to remit these imposts and also exempt them from garrison duties. ARIE, 1964-65, D, 249; MASI, No. 49, p.

Source

85, pl. X; WMB, II, p. 121; Notes, pp. 99-

100. 318, Provenance : Gol-Gumbad. Slab above the doorway of the tomb proper, inner face. Dynasty =: King : Date A.H, 1068=1657-58 a.D. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the death of Sultan Muhammad. Source

: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 291; MASI, 49, p. 42,

pl. IV; ASIR, New, XXXVI, p. 104; MB, I, p. 268, I], p. 24; Notes, pp. 38-39; BG, Bijapur, p. 607; JBBRAS, 1, p. As.

Source: 323.

Provenance : On the

“Kail Shahi

Date

+ A.HL, 1069=1658-59 a.v.

King

Language

Purport

Dynasty

Date Language Purport

‘AILIT

: Persian

_: Records the construction of the Sharzawithin a space of five months by burj Manjble Shab. Also refers to the observation of the Shiite faith by the king.

Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 293; MASI, p. 49, p. 55, pl. X; ASIR, New, XXXVII, p. 30; 7MB, Il, p. 48; Notes, p. 54; BG, Bijapur, p. 570; JBBRAS, p. 384.

Source: 325.

Provenance : Tomb of Yaqiit D&biili. On the entrance.

Dynasty

=:

Source

A.H. 1070=1659-60 A.D. Persian —_: Records the date of the death of Malik Yagi —_: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 292; MAST, 49, p. 42,

King Date Language: Purport

:

pl. IV; ASIR,

New,

XXXVII,

WMB, II, p. 99; Notes, p. 88. 321.

p.

11

Provenance : On the Hilali-bagh bastion.

Dynasty

—: “Adil Shahi

King Date 2 Language: Purport _:

‘AIL A.H, 1072=1661-62 a.D. Persian States that the work of the ramparts was completed through the efforts of Shah Manjhle, an official. Source —_: ARIE, 1954-65, D, 329; MASI, 49, p.5: WMB, II, p. 12.

322.

Provenance : Langa Qagsab bastion. On the inner side of the

city-wall, a little to its west,

‘All I A.H, 1073=1662-63 a.v. Persian Assigns the completion of the work of the ramparts to the efforts of some officials. ARIE, 1964-65, D, 273; MASI, 49, p. 56; WMB 1, p. 80; Notes, p. 86.

Provenance : Tomb of Shah Alangi Darwish. On a grave

King

Sharza-burj.

Dynasty

‘Adil Shahi

in the enclosure. Dynasty: King Date : AH. 1075, Dbu'lHijia 9=1665 a. June 13 Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the death of the great saint Sayyid Shah Abdu'l-Muhammad Qidiri. Source ARIE, 1964-65, D, 264; MASI, p. 43. 454 Provenance : On the Landa Qaggab bastion. 7

Res,, XIII, p. 437.

319.

31

‘Kail shabi ‘AN IT

A.H, 1077=1666-67 ap. : Persian Records the completion of a bastion, for the construction of which orders were issued to one Shah from the royal court, Also refers to the gun called Mulk-dabt. ARIE, 1964-65, D, 271; MASI, p. 56, No. 425, pl. VII; WMB, II, pp. 80-81.

Provenance : Arak-Qilé. On the inside wall of the Sharafburj, now known as Pan}-Mabal. Dynasty Ke King Date Language Purport —_: Contains thirteen verses composed by the king in praise of the Prophet Muhammad, his daughter Fatima and the twelve Imlms. Written by Nag] al-Husaini, servant of the court (court-calligrapher?). Source: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 287; MASI, pp. 89-91; WMB, Il, pp. 66, 68; Notes, pp. 84, 89, 92.

326.

Provenance : Asir-Mahal. On the south-east Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport Source

called Roshan Darwaza.

doorway

A.H, 1081 ==1670-71 A.D. Persian _: Fragmentary and damaged. Contains verses in praise of the Holy Prophet and twelve Imams. —_: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 287.

327, Provenance : On a slab in the Archaeological Museum, ‘Dynasty

King Date Language

‘ 2 AH, 1082=1671-72 A.D, : Persian

A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOU1H INDIA. Purport —_: Readsin translation: From the stream of Dynasty Paradise. King : Source _: EJAPS, 1955 & 1956, p. 79, pl. XX b; ARIE, Date :A.H. 1100, Muharram 10=1688 1952-53, C, 43. October 25 Language + Persian 328. Provenance : On a slab in the Archacological Museum, Purport —: Records the death of the saint Sayyid Shah Dynasty: Malik Qédiri son _of Sayyid Shah “Abdu't King Muhammad Qadiri. Date A.H. 1083 =1672-73 a.v. Source _: ARIF, 1964-65, D. 265; MAST, p. 43. Language: Arabic Purport —_: Refers to the construction ofa mosque. 334. Provenance : Asir-Mahal, On a loose slab. Dynasty Source _: EIAPS, 1955 & 1956, p. 79, pl. XX a; ARIE, King : 1952-53, C, 51; Notes, p. 89. Date 1 A.H. 1111 =1699-1700 a.b. 329. Provenance : Dargah of Khwaja Aminu'd-Din. On the Language: Persian gate. Purport : Contains verses in praise of Prophet Dynasty: Muhammad and of the building meant for King : storing his relics (athar). Composed by Date 2 AHL, 1088 .1677-78 4.0. Atrin. Language: Dakhani (Old Urdi). Source —_: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 289; MASI, 49, p. 91; Purport —: Comprises a poem in praise of the saint WMB, II, p. 41. Shah Amin. Also mentions one Husain (poet or calligrapher). 335. Provenance : On a slab in the Archaeological Museum, originally from Fath-Mahal. Source: EJAPS, 1968, pp. 84-88, pls. XVI-XVIIT; Dynasty ARIE, 1962-63, D, 163. King 330. Provenance : On the ‘Alipir gate. Date 2 ¢. 17th century A.D. Dynasty Language: Persian King Purport Records the construction of a mosque and Date A.H. 1088= 1677-78 a.p. a garden in the land endowed for the twelve Larguage : Persian Imams by Sayyid Shah Mardin son of Purport —_: Assigns (the construction) to the reign of Sayyid Saifu'llah al-Husaini who bequeaththe king ed the garden and the mosque to his sons, Source: ASIR, New, XXXVI, p. 35; WMB, p. 10; Shab yilah, Shah Asadu'llah and Sbab Notes, p. 96. Lugfu'llah on the condition that the trusteeship will rest with their mother and after 331. Provenance : Ona slab in the Archacological Museum. her death, with them, Also states that the Dynasty: Mughal mosque has two wells, one inside and one King Aurangzeb outside and three gardens, one outside and Date Reg. Year 30 (A.H. 1097~+1685-86 A.D.) two inside. Language: Persian EIAPS, 1955 & 1956, p. 84, pl. XXHIb; Source: Purport : Records the death of Sayyid Afdal son ARIE, 1952-53, C, 57. of Sayyid Muhammad Sharif son of Sayyid “Imad,a Barha Sayyid and inhabitantof 4,6 Provenance : Tomb of Shah Alangi Darwish. On a grave Kithira. in the enclosure. Source: EIAPS, 1955 & 1956, p. 81, pl. XXI Dynasty: ARIE, 1952-53, C, 47. King : Date 2 e. 17th century A.D. 332, Provenance : Malik-i-Maidin gun. Above the vent. Language: Persian Dynasty Mughal _: Records the death of the gnostic and saint Purport King : Aurangzeb Alangi Darwish. Year not given. Date : Reg. Year 30, A.H. 1097-1685-86 a.. Source: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 266; MASI, p. 43. Language: Persiun Purport : Records the conquest of Bijapur and capture of Malik-Muidan gun. 337. Provenance : Edifice called Dastagir Jhanga on the Jami mosque road. In the west side. Source _: ARIE, 1974-75. D, 297; MASI, 49, p. 61, Dynasty = pl. IX; MT, p. 283; WDH, |, p. 587, WMB, Il, p. 46; Notes, p. 85; JBBRAS, 1, p. 386; King : Date +: e.17th century A.D. Architecture at Bijapur, p. 64; BG, Bijapir, Language: Persian p. 640. 32

333,

Provenance

: Tomb of Shah Alangi Darwish. Ona

in the enclosure.

grave

_: Records the construction of a mosque by Fath Muhammad and ‘Abdu'l-Malik. Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 276; Notes, p. 93, Purport

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Dynasty

1

King

the Mugtafabad-berj.

'

Date

3 ¢. 17th century a.p.

Language: Purport

Persian —_: Fragmentary. Apart from a poetic couplet of non-historical content, records the name of the writer Shaikh ‘Uthmin son of Shaikh Qasim, Source ARIE, 1974-75, D, 300. Provenance : On a slab in the Archaeological Museum.

Dynasty

King

:

Date

Language:

Purport

: Mentions the names of Fath Shah and Jaméalji, the Majalisdars,

Source: EYAPS, 1955 and 1956, p. 83, pl. XXIb; ARIE, 1952-53, C, 53; Notes, p. 90.

Malik Q&diri.

Source

= ARIE, 1964-65, D, 267; MAST, 49, pp. 43-44.

Provenance : Tomb of Shah Karimu'd-Din. Above the

door.

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

:

AH, 1144=1731-32 0.0. Persian —_: Records the construction of the Dargdh of Shah Karim. Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 280; MAST, 49, p. 44;

¢.17th century A.D.

Dakhani (7)

33

King : Date : AH, 1141, Rabi‘ 1 12=1728 a.v., October 5 Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the death of the great saint Sayyid Shah Haidar Q4adiri son of Sayyid Sh

Provenance : On a slab below the Dal-khangal gun, on

WMB, II, p. 82; Notes, p. 42, 34S. Provenance : Ona slab in the Archaeological Museum, 1 Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport Source:

Provenance ; Ikhlég Khin’s mosque, near the Fath gate. Ona grave in the neighbourhood. Dynasty King Date ¢. 17th century A.D. Language : Persian Purport —_: Refets to the death ofa young person. Somrce : ARIE, 1964-65, Me. D, 268; MASI, 49, ». 3%; Notes, p. 23.

:

¢. 18th century A.D. Persian : Records the name of Sayyid Mustafa Qadiri. EIAPS, 1955 & 1956, p. 82, pl. XXIT a; ARIE, 1952-53, C, 55. BILGI

Dt. Bijapur

Karnataka

Peevenance : Bangi’s house, mcar the Jimi‘ mosque. To

the left of the emtsance, Dynasty King : Date + AJ, 1120=1708-09 a.v. Language: Persian Purport —: Damaged. Records the construction of a khanqah, 3 srovque and a garden in the path of Allah and His Prophet, by the saint Sayyid Hasan, the spiritual guide of the people of Dakhan (Deccan). The saint also constructed a water-reservoir (chashma) to

Provenance 3 Step-well called Uqbi-Baolf. In the left wall.

Dynasty 1 is : Bare Language: Purport

the memory of Imam Hasan in the given

year. Composed by ‘Inayatu'llah Baig, the Sedr and inscribed by Rahman Quii Baig. Source: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 278; MASI, 49, pp. 77-19, pl. VIIE; WA6B, II, p. 113, Provenance : Same piace. To the right of the entrance.

Dymmty King:

: 3

Lamguage

=: Persian

Date

Purport

—_: Records the laying ont ofa garden and the construction of | water-ram by the magnanimoes Imi: (Sayyid Hasan), Souree —: ARIE, 1974-75, D, 219; MASI, 49, p. 77, pl. VII; WMB, II, pp. 113-14.

343,

Psevenance : Tomb of Shah Alangi Darwish. On a tomb

Dynasty;

Source

+ AH. 3120=1708-09 a0,

in the enclosure,

Mughal Aurangzeb Reg. Year 51, A.M. 1119=1706.07 ap, Persian

: States

that

Nawwab

Diler

son of ‘Abdu’l-Karim Buhil Khan Mi granted four chawars of land in the town (gagba) Bilei in pargana Bi (Baglakot?) to his servant B(V) isiji Pandit son of Mahdaji and grandson of Babaji, 2 Patal Shahi Rugb(vedi Brahmin (zunnardar), and that the latter out of his personal earned income, excavated a stepwell and laid out a garden for his merit in the next world, under the supervision of his nephew Kishnaji son of Raghtnath. Ends with a curse of divorce for the intruders or usurpers, whether Hindus or Muslims, _: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 204. BODHAN

Dt. Nizamabad Andhra Pradesh

3AT.

Provenance : Dewal-Masjid. On a loose slab.

Dynasty: King Date Language:

Tughlug ; Muhammad : Persian

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—_: Fragmentary. Records the construction of a step-well. Source: FIM, 1919-20, p. 16, pl. XVIa; ARIF, 196263, D, 14. Purport

348,

Provenance : Pathar-ki-Masjid, near the Girl's Middle

School inside the mud-fort. On a loose slab. Tughlug (Muhammad)

Dynasty: King : Date : Language : Purport :

Arabic Fragmentary. Refers to the construction of an auspicious building. Source: FIM, 1919-20, p. 17, pl. XVIb; ARIE, 197516, D, 58.

349.

Provenance : ‘Al near the — Civil Hospital. On a pillar to the north of the central mihrab,

Dynasty: King Date Language Purport

Tughluq : (Muhammad) : : Arabic Fragmentary. In continuation of No. 348, above. Extant portion contains the titles of the king and prayers for the perpetuity of his reign and increase of his power and mosque.

compound,

On

a

grave

1

Date

: AHH, 966, RabT IT, 21, Tuesday=1559 a.p.,

2

351.

Provenance : “Alamgir-ki-Masjid,

near

the

Source:

EIM, 1919-20, pp. 17-18, pl. XVa; ARIE, 1975-76, D, 56.

King

AH. 1222=1807-08, a.v. Persian : As in No. 353 above, but composed by Ya‘qiib. : Source: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 10.

355.

Provenance : On the Ballal tank. Dynasty

King

Date Language Purport Source

the

:

2 AH, 1261=1845 A.D. Persian —_: States that the embankment of the tank of Balla, having given way, was repaired with great difficulty, by I'tidad Jang. Composed by Muhsin. 1 ARIE, 1964-65, D, 12.

CALINGAPATNAM Dt. Srikakulam

Andhra Pradesh

356.

Provenance : Dargah of Shah Madani. Above the eastern

Dynasty King Date

door.

: 11, AH. 1029=1619-20, a.p.2. A.H. 1038, Ramadan 27=1629 A.D. May 10 Language: Persian Purport .: States that the magnificent tomb was constructed by Muhammad Qiisim son of ‘Muhammad Husain on the second date at the instance of Mir Sayyid Muhammad Mustafa Khan. First date probably that of the death of the person buried in the tomb. Source: ARIE, 1981-82, C, 4; ARSIE, 193435, B,

by Firiiz.

Provenance : Mosque of Chaman Shafig. Above central arch, Dynasty: King : Date + A.H, 1220=1805,06 .v. Language: Persian

.

Date Language: Purport

Persian

—_:States that this mosque was built by Prince Aurangzeb on the site of a temple through the efforts of Iah Yar; an official of the king. Composed by Mashhad? and written

Persian

: Records the construction of a well by Shaikh Aurangzeb. Composed by Ti Source —: ARIE, 1964-65, D, 11. 384, Provenance : House of Kamil Shah, Dynasty

Civil

Purport

Isma‘it

+ AH. 1222=1807-08 Av. ,

Purport

Hospital.Oa a pillar to the south of the central mihrab. Dynasty: Mughal King ‘Shah Jahan Date 2 A.H. 1065=1654-55 a.p. Language

352.

Language:

:

January 31 Language: Arabic . Purport —: Records the death of ‘Abdu'l-Ali son of Shamsu’d-Din Lahi Source _: ARIE, 1962-63, D, 15.

Muhammad

3

Date

in the

Dynasty

King

Dynasty King

ARIE, 1975-76, D, 57.

Provenance : Shih

—: Seems to state that

Khan Bahadur built the mosque in the name of (the Prophet). Khwaja Khidr. Composed by Ghdlib ‘AW Khiin. Source: EIM, 1919-23, p. 18, ph XVb; ARIE, 197980, C, 6. 353, Provenance : ‘Alamgiri-Masjid.

authority.

Source 350.

Purport

363.

387.

Provenance : Same dargah. On the headstone of a grave to the right of the main entrance. :

Dynasty King Date

: 1 AH, 1097 (2), Ramagin 28=1686 4.04 August8 Language: Persian

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Purport Source

: Records the death of Mubammad Khan. + ARIE, 1981-82, C, 6.

CANNANORE

Dt. Cannanore Kerala

358.

Dynasty

: A.H, 1027, Shawwal 3, Tuesday, early morning=1618 a.p., September 13, which was Sunday : Arabic —_: Records the death of the great saint Shaikh Muhammad son of Muhammad al-Bukharl. —_: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 91.

Language Purport Source

Provenance : Mubyiu'd-Din's mosque. On a plank over the doors of the main hall. Dynasty

King

:

Date Language: Purport Source

A.H. 1116=1704-05 a.p. Arabic —_: Records the construction of the mosque. —_: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 93.

Provenance : ‘Isa’s mosque. On a plank over the doors of the main hall.

Dynasty: Rajis of Cannanore King ‘Abdu’l-Qidir ‘Ali son of ‘Abdu'r-Rabman Date +1. AH, 873, Dhu'l-Hijja 17=1469 a.p., June 28 2. AH. 1228=1813 aD. 3, AH. 1228, Dhu’l-Hijja 2, Friday~1813a.p., December 26 Language: Arabic Pusport —_: States that the building of the mosque originally built on the first date by MaGla (Mappilla) ‘Isé. son of Ibrahim having become dilapidated, the king ordered on the second date its reconstruction which

was completed on the third date by Mubyiu’d-Din son of Koy-Bari’in (7), Source: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 92. CHALIYAM

Dt. Kozhikode Kerala

361.

Provenance : Kannamkulangara

mosque. On a plank over the door of the main hall.

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

3 + AWH. 756=1355 a.v. : Arabic : Assigns the reconstruction of the mosque

Source

the title Kunj-Baidal and well-known as Koya Mutti and born at (?) Shiliyat (Chaliyam). : ARIE, 1965-66, D, 68,

to Mubammad son of Abmad, known by

Provenance : Dargah of Sayyid Maula ‘Ali. On a plank at the headside of a grave.

King Date

359.

362.

33

Provenance : Graveyard near the Chhot]-Masjid. Dynasty

King

Date Language Purport Source

headstone of a grave.

:

CHANDA

Provenance : On a loose slab near the Dargah of Rajan

2 A.H, 705=1305-06 a... : Arabic —_: Records the demise of Mubammad son of Hasan, + ARIE, 1965-66, D, 69. .

Shah Wali.

Dynasty King

Date

‘agli 1308, A.H, 1327—1909 av.

Language: Purport

Urdii Records the construction of @ building by Dantul Raja Ram, Rim Jas Rim Lal, Pula Yankat Rim, the merchants (sahuwan), at the instance of Maulv] Sajjad Baig Sahib, the Registrar of the Court (madadgari‘ad@lat), when

Maulvi Muhammad ‘Ali

Sahib was the Collector (First Taluqd&r).

The work was supervised by Shaikh Salar

(son of2) Mas'id, the doctor. Written by Ashe Source . : ARIE, 1983-84, C, 6. 365. Provenance : On the headside of a grave, same place. Dynasty: King : Date 1 AH, 11681755 a.p. Language: Arabic Purport —: Damaged. Source —_: ARIE, 1983-84, C, 7 Provenance : On the footside of the same grave. Dynasty

On the

SHARIF

Dt. Adilabad Andhra Pradesh 363. Provenance : On the facade of a mosque. Dynasty: King : Date 2 AH, (1)217=1802-03 a.p. Language: Persian Purport —_: Purport not clear. Source _: ARIE, 1983-84, C, 5.

King Date

:

: : AH. 1168, Dhu'l-Qa‘da 26—1755 a.v., September3 Language: Persian Purport —_: States that the grave is that of Yusuf Khan, Source: ARIE, 1983-84, C, 8, 367, Provenance : On the headside of another grave, same place, Dynasty ¢

King

t

Date

.

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: AH, 1214, Rabi, 1=1825 a.0,, October 14-

Date Language: Purport Source

November 12 Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the death of Ghulam Qadir Kin. Date that of death, Source —_: ARIE, 1983-84, C, 9, CHANDAPUR Dt. Bidar Karnataka

368,

Provenance : Dynasty + King Date Language : Purport _:

On the inosque. Mughal Aurangzeb A.H. 1084= 1673-74 a.p. Persian Assigns the construction of the mosque to Khwaja ‘Uthmin, a devoted servant of the emperor. Source: EIM, 1935-36, p. 36, pl. XXIV b; ARIE, 1984-85, C, 65.

:

AH, 10194610 an, Arabic —_: Records the construction of the mosque. —: ARIE, 1969-70, D, 3; LD, p. 33. CHILLERGI

Dt. Bidar Karestaka

372,

Provenance : Jémit mosque. Abovea closed door. Dynasty: Bahman] King Muhammad 11 Date AH. 783, Rajab=1381 a.v., SeptemberOctober Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of a mosque by Salar (son of) Mabmiid. Source: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 94, CHINCHOLI

Dt. Gulbarga Karnataka

CHANNAPUR

Dt. Dharwar Karnataka

369,

373.

Provenance : Ona stone standing near the fort. Dynasty Sultans of Mysore

King

‘ip Suls

Date

Language

{ Persian & Kannada

Purport

1 The Persiaa text only contains a few

letters. The Kannada text registers the gift of the village Channapur included in Renebennur (division) as Sarvaminya inam after receiving ninety varahas to the local Jagirdar (name not clear). Source: ARSIE, 1933-34, E, 82.

Source 374,

CHIKALGODA

Dt, Hyderabad Amdhra Pradesh

371.

Provenance : Old mosque. On pieces of a tablet lying Dynasty

1

loose.

: Queen’s fort. Into the wall.

Mughal Shah Jahn A.H. 1066(?)=1655-56 4.p, Persian —_: Seems to record the construction of the fort during the period of ‘Abdu'l-Hamid son of Buhtil Khén. _: ARIE, 1958-9, D, 8 ‘Same place.

Date Language: Purport

¢, 1655-56 a.p. Persian —: Refers to the construction of the fort of Chincholi by Muhammad Khan. Source: ARIE, 1958-59, D, 82.

CHIDAMBARAM

Dt. South Arcot Tamil Nadu 370. Provenance : Nawwib mosque. On the headstone ofa grave in the courtyard. Dynasty i King ' Date 3A. H. 1215, Safar 2=1800 a.v., June 25 Language : Persian + Records the death of Sayyid Musain. Purport Composed by his son Sayyid Husaini’dDin Khan, + ARIE, 1976-77, D, 300, Source

Provenance

Dynasty: King Date Language: Purport

375.

Provenance : Dargh, Above the inner entrance.

Dynasty

King Date

: : AH,

1187,

January-Februt

Dhu'l-Qa'da=1774

A.D.

Language: Persian Purport —_: States that the gate of the dargih was constructed by Sidi Bashir.

Source 376.

—: ARIE, 1958-59, D, 83,

Provenance : Above the entrance.

Dynasty

t

King : Date + AHL, 1269=1852-53 av. Language: Persian Purport

Source

—: Records the construction of an arched

doorway (2) by Dalil Khfin, t ARIE, 1958-59, D, 84,

‘A TOPOGRAPHICAL LAST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUT INDIA CHINNA

377.

MANGALARAM Dt. Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh

Date

Purport

—: Reads: (1) Here lies the body (2) of (3) Benjamin Branfill Skinner (4) the infant son of (5) Samuel and Mary SI ner (6)

Dynasty

381.

nouncing to the Mugaddims, the Kulkarnis

CHITTOOR

Dt. Chittoor Andere Pradesh

+ ARIE, 1978-79, D, 6.

Provenance

: Graveyard adjacent to the mosque in the Bazar Street. On the headstone of a Brave. :

Dynasty King Date

: AH. 1298, Mubarram 41880 December 7 Language: Urdiv Purport + Records the demise of Saidé-Miyan. posed by Mabrir. Source : ARIE, 1978-79, D, 4. Provenance

: On the headstone place.

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

383.

Language Purport

Provenance : Dynasty: King : Date 1 Language : Purport

: On the headstone of a third

place.

Dynasty

King

=:

'

grave,

same

Sayyid

Qadir

Badshéh,

the

Deputy

posed by Ghauth.

Com-

: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 3.

COCHIN

Dt. Ernakulam Kerala Provenance

Dynasty King Date Language Purport Source

_—: States that the tomb of Miran-Majid, the

Provenance : Government Hospital. On the headstone of a grave in the compound.

Sulaiman.

: A.H. 1320, Ramadan 1, Tuesday =1902 a.v» December 2 =: Persian : States that Sayyid Ahmad Badshah son of

Source

Same mosque. On the facade. Nawwabs of Arcot Muhammad ‘Ali AH, 1191, Rajab 20=1777 a.v., August 24 Persian .

martyr, was built through the efforts of Ba Ghalib, when Chittoor was held in fagtr by ‘Abdu’s-Samad. Source: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 1.

Com-

Brave, same

Collector, expired on the given date.

—_: Records the death of Bibi Khadija Sultan

AD.,

+ ARIE, 1978-79, D, 5.

wife of Maulan’ Muhammad ‘Abdu'llah, the martyr. Source: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 2.

379.

another

Composed by Mabrir.

Provenance Dynasty King Date

of

AH, 1306= 1888-89 a.p. Urdi : Records the death of Sayyid

Source

Provenance : Graveyard in front of the mosque in Mahalla Khhichdi Shh Makin, On the headstone of a grave, Dynasty King : Date : AH. 1174, Jumadi, 1, 11-1760 av. December 19 Language: Persian Purport

born 18th February (7) died 4th April 1811.

Source

and the ryots of the village Mangalwaram, inthe division a'mal of Janwara alias Hasanabad that with the commencement of the Shubiir year 1074 (1673 a.p.), the revenue of the aforesaid village was exclusively endowed for ever for the expenses of freekitchen, light, the reciters of Qur’én andthe attendants of the tomb of the late Neknim Khan. Further directs the office-bearets, the Karkuns, the Desdis, the Thalkarnjs, the Mugaddims and the Kulkaris of the said division to continue the endowment for the said purpose without any hindrance. Ends with a curse upon the violators. Source: ARIE, 1968-69, D, 7; ARADN, 1933-34, p.7, fn. 1.

378.

+ (1811 a.v.), February 18 ; 1811 A... April4 : English

Language

Provenance : On a loose slab lying on a grave.

—: Qutb Shai : CAbdu'llah) Date 2 Shuhiir 1074, A.H, 1084, Jumada 11, 12= 1673 a.v., September 14 Language: Persian Purport —: Records the text of a royal farman an-

37

385.

: Shéfi‘-i-Jami* mosque, locally called Chembattapalli. Ona plank over the doors of the main hall, t : : AJH, 926=1519-20 a.v. : Arabic : Records the construction of the Mosque. : ARIE, 1965-66, D, 101.

Provenance : Mosque near the dargah Sayyid Zainu’-Din Dynasty

King

Makbdim. On southern wall.

1

a plank

fixed

on

the

Date + Language: Purport = Source:

A.H, 1000 (?)=1591-92 a.v. Arabic Contains religious text. ARIE, 1973-74, D, 162.

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Provenance : Kachchhi's mosque. On the headstone of a grave in the compound. Dynasty King a Date : AH, 1280, Rabi’ I, 4, Thursday=1863 a.p., August 19 Language: Arabic Purport _: Records the demise of ‘Abdu’sh-Shaklir son of Haji Ilyas. Source

Language: Persian Purport —_: States that the emperor broke the idols and constructed the mosque. Source : EIM, 1937-38, p. 54, pl. X1Xa ; ARIE, 19667. D, 14 ; ARSIE, 1938-39, E, 363, 391,

Date

Language Purport Source

‘Abdush-Shakiir,

—_: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 99.

Provenance : Mosque in Kalvetti Mahalla, On a plank above the door of the main hall.

Dynasty King

Date

AH, 1291, Dhu'lHijja=1875 an., January-February. 2, AH. 1292=1875-76 AD. Language: Arabic Purport —: States that the reconstruction of the ‘mosque was commenced on the first date by Marakkar son of the late Kamma Kadda, master of Farfapaghghadi and was completed on the second.

Source

: ARIE, 1973-74, D, 164.

Provenance : Kachchhi's mosque. On the headstone of a sarcophagus lying loose in the compound.

Dynasty

King 3 Date Sha‘ban 21, Wednesday Language: Arabic . Purport —_: Records the demiseof Saftira Ba’j daughter of Haji ‘Abdu’s-Sattar Niranl. Year lost. Source: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 100. CUDDAPAH Dt. Cuddapah

Andbra Pradesh

390.

Provenance : Bh&p Sahib-kI-Masjid, in Mahala Qala. On the central mihrab.

Dynasty: Mughal King i Aurangzeb Date 1 AH. 1103=1691-92 0.0:

1130=1717-18 a.n.

: Persian —_: Assigns the construction of the ‘Idgih to ‘Abdu'n-Nabi Khan son of ‘Abdu’r-Rabim son of Bubliil Khan (Miydna). Also desisnates the emperor as Abi’s-Zafar Mivinn'é Din Muhammad ‘Alamgir I Farrukh Siyar idshi Ghazi. Source: ARIE, 1966-67, D, 22: V. Rangachary, A Top.

: ARIE, 1965-66, D, 98,

A.H. 1283, Dhu'l-Hijja 29, Tuesday=1867 A.D., May 4, which was Saturday rabic : Records the death of Ayyib son of

+ AH.

Language Purport

Provenance : On the headstone of ariother grave, same place,

Dynasty King Date

Provenance : ‘Idgah. On the central mihrab. Dynasty: Mughal King : Farrukh Siyar

List. Insc. Madras Presidency, |, P. 679, No. 45.

392.

Provenance : Bahidur Khan’s mosque. On a medallion, one each, on the left and right side of the entrance.

Dynasty: King Date Language: Purport —_:

Nawwibs of Cuddapah. *Abdu'n. AH, 1135=1722-23 av. Persian States that the hall (aiwan) dedicated to the Prophet was built through the help of the chief. Source: EIM, 1937-38, p. 55, pl. XIXb; ARIE, 196667, D, 20 ; ARSIE, 1938-39, B, 362. 393. Provenance : On the headstone of a grave in front of Aminu’d-Din's mosque in Mahala GuatBazar. Dynasty: King Date +H, 1138=1725-26 a Language: Arat Purport Contains, apart from First Creed, theinvocatory phrase ‘Ya Halim (O Forbearing)’. Source _: ARIE, 1966-67, D, 10, 394, Provenance : Dargah of Shah Aminu’d-Din Gesti-dari, in Mahalla Almas Pet. Above the entrance. Dynasty 1 King

:

Date 2 AH. 1149=1736-37 a.. Language: Persian Purport —: Records the death of Shah Aminu’d-Din Gesii-da Source: ARIE, 1966-67, D, 21. 395. Provenance : On the headstone of another grave, in front of Aminu’d-Din’s mosque. Dynasty

King

Date

1

: AH. 1155, Dhu'l-Hijja 18, Thursday=1743

Aw., February 2

:

{A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIFT OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUTH INDIA Language: Persian Purport —: Records the death of Muhammad ‘Alison of Tahir ‘All Khan. Source —_: ARIE, 1966-67, D, 11. Provenance : Chand Phiri-gumbad. Above the entrance.

Dynasty:

King

:

Date

Language: Purport

A.H. 1159=1746-47 a.p.

Persian —_: States that the tomb of the perfect saint ah Muhammad who was born in A.H, 1099 (1687-88 A.p.) and who died in A.H. 1157 (1744-45 a.p.), was built in the given year through the efforts of Sabi Bibi daughter of ‘Abdu'n-Nabi Khén and wife of Sayyid Muhammad.

Source: EIM, 1937-38, p. 56, pl. XX a; ARIE, 196667, D, 16; ARSIE, 1938-39, B, 361. 397.

+ A.H,

Provenance : On the sluice of the Dongala Charwu tank. Language: Purport

813 A.D. Urdii ; Teltigi _: States that this tank was constructed during

Source

Naunam (?) and Collector Ross Sahib and Richard Sahib and Compnell under their orders by Muhammad...the Jamedar of the Jail. The Teltigti portion also mentions Mira Sahebu Jamadar, lj@radar Gappura (Ghaftr) Sahebu, Vengula Reddi and one more. _: ARSIE, 1938-39, B, 359-60.

the

regime

of

judge

$ahib

Thomas

Provenance : Mosque near the graves of the Nawwal To the left of the entrance,

—_: Refers to the grave as that of Hagrat Sayyid

Source

son of Hadrat Shah Mir Auliya Tilpul. _: ARIE, 1978-79, D, 8.

Mubyiu’d-Din

+H. 1230=1814-15 a.D. Persian —_: Designates the mosque as ‘Sh@h-Miriya mosque of Karpa’. Source: ARIE, 1966-67, D, 13. Provenance : On the headstone of a grave in front of the mosque.

Dynasty

1

King : Date + AH, 1245=1829-30 a.p, Language: Persian

Qidirl, the eldest

Provenance : On the headstone ofa grave to the north of the graves of the Nawwabs. Dynasty 3 King t Date AH, 1260=1844-45 a.p. Language: Persian

402. Provenance : Mosque in Qild Mahalla. On the obverse and reverse of the headstone of a grave in

front of j

Dynasty

King

Date

: AH. 16

1295, Safar

13=1878

a.v.,

February

Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the death of Sabiha (sic.) Bibi

wife of Mubyiu’d-Din Sharif, Havald@r, a

resident of Rajbandar (i.e. Rajahmundry) and of his child-daughter Shattii BIbI. Source: ARIE, 1978-79, Nos. 10-11. 403,

Provenance ; Mosque near the graves of the Nawwibs.

On the headstone of another grave in front of it.

AHL 1350==1931-32 av. : Persian : States that the chief of the gnostics and the leader of the martyrs Sayyid Shah *Abdu'l-Qadir alias Silini ishah Hussini al-Chisht! al-Qadiri as-Suhrwardi fabagati al-Bukhar1 died in A.H. 1211 (1796-97 a.p.) and that this (grave) was made ready at the behest of Hadrat Sayyid Shah ‘Abdu’l-Hagq alias Shah Mir Badshah Sahib in the given year. RIE, 1978-79, D, 9.

Dat Language Purport

Source

CUMBUM

Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport

Gh

Source: ARIE, 1966-67, D, 12.

1186 =1772-73 a.p,

Language: Arabic Purport : Containsa chronogrammatic phrase stating that ‘the Lord of the house is characterized by virtues of perfections’. Source: ARIE, 1966-67, D, 15.

Purport

Purport —: Records the demise of Ghauth Sarmad

Provenance : Hauz-ki-Masjid, in Mahalla Hauzpura. On the central mihrab. Dynasty King

Date

399.

401.

»

Dt. Kurnool Andhra Pradesh

Provenance : Graveyard near the Jami‘ mosque. On the headstone of a grave.

Dynasty

King Date Language Purport Source

: 1 : _: —:

AH, 973=1565-66 A.D. Arabic States that this is the grave of BijaKhit EIAPS, 1959 & 1960, p. 62, pl. XVI

ARIE, 1953-54, C, 31.

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Provenance : : King 3 Date Language : Purport —:

On another grave, same place.

Dynasty

au.

¢. 16th century A.D. Arabic Damaged. Refers to the grave as that ofa lady, whose name ending in Begam is not legible. ARIE, 1977-78, D, 51. Jami mosque. On a slab in the southern wall near the base of the minaret. Qutb Shahi ‘Abdu'liah A.H, 1059=1649 A.D. Persian Assigns the erection of the mosque to

Source: Provenance :

Dynasy — : King Date Language Purport —_:

Sayyid

Mir Husain Ashrafi

ARIE, 1953-54, C, 38.

412.

Mazandarani,

Mir Muham-

Source:

mad Sa‘id. ELAPS, 1953 & 1954, pp. 32-33, pl. Xa;

Dynasty

—: Qutb Shahi

ARIE, 1953-54, C, 30. Provenance : Same mosque. On aslab in the northern wall.

King ‘Abdu'iah Date A.H. 1059=1649 A.D. Language : Persian Purport —_: Same as in No. 406, above. Source —_: EIAPS, 1953 & 1954, pp. 32-33, pl. Xb; ARIE, 1953-54, C, 29. Provenance : Graveyard near the same mosque. Ona loose headstone of a grave.

Dynasty

King

Date

Language:

z

PAH. 1070, Sumida February-March Persian

11=1660

AD. .

Records the death of Murtada Quli son of Husain Khan Dhu'l-Qadar. _: EJAPS, 1959 & 1960, p. 63, pl. XVIb; ARIE, Source 1953-54, C, 33. Provenance : Ona grave in the same graveyard. Dynasty King AH, 1080 (2), Rabi I, 14=1669 a.., Date

Purport

Language: Purport

August 2

Persian Records the date of the death of Shah Zaman. _: ARIE, 1977-78, D, 53. Source 410. Provenance : On another grave, same place. Dynasty King Date 17th century A.D. . Language: Persian ‘Abbas ‘Ali Mir or demise the Records Purport son of Muhammad Gilani. Source

: ARIE, 1953-54, C, 32.

Provenance : Gachinala mosque. To the right of the

central mihrab, Mughal Muhammad Shah A.H, 1142=1729-30 av. Persian States that Muhammad Salih son of Haji Muhammad Kazim, one of the select grandees of the city of Tabriz and governor and Nazim of Kamam, constructed a mos que there after destroying a strong fortified temple. Source: EVAPS, 1959 & 1960, p. 65, pl. XVIIb;

Dynasty: King Date Language: Purport —_:

Havaldar of Kammam, during the pcriod of the Mirjumlaship and Chief-commandership (sipahsalari) of Nawwab

Provenance : Graveyard outside the town. On the headstone of a grave. Dynasty: Mughal King Khuld Makin (Aurangzeb) Date : AH. 1118 (sic.), Muharram 25=1706 A.v., April 28 Language: Persian Purport Records the date of the construction of the grave of Khwaja Mubammad Sharif, Qala‘dar of Kamam. Source: EIAPS, 1959 & 1960, p. 64, pl. XVIla;

ARIE, 1953-54, C, 35.

413.

Provenance : Graveyard near another grave.

the Jami‘ mosque. On

Dynasty King Date

+ A.H, 1192, Shawwal 11, Monday=1778 aD. November 2 Language : Persian Purport —_: Gives the date of the death of Mubammsd Ibrahim,

son of.

..

Muhammad

son of Mubammad Ya'qiib. Source _: ARIE, 1953-54, C, 34. 44, Provenance : Ona slab fixed on the Tank-Bund (Sailbka-Katfa). Dynasty = King A.H, 1193=1779-80 A.D. Date Language : Persian States that a canal was excavated by Naw Purport Khan in Kahmam for wab ‘All Rigi increasing the yield of rice. Also compares the place with Kashmir and states that crops particularly wheat and sugarcane etc. grow there in plenty. EIAPS, 1959 & 1960, p.67, pl. XVIIc; Source: 41s.

ARIE, 1953-54, C, 39. Provenance : Ona slab near the same Bund.

Dynasty King Date Language: Purport _: Source

AH. 1193=1779-80 av. Persian Prose version of No. 414, above, 3949-50, ARIE, 1977-18, D, 54; ARSIE, B, 242,

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416.

Provenance : Graveyard near the Jami‘ Mosque. On

headstone of another grave.

Dynasty King Date Language: Purport

¢. 18th century a.p. Arabic —_: States that this is the grave of the late 2a‘faran, Source: ARIE, 1977-78, D, 50. 417. Provenance : Gachinalé mosque. On a loose slab, Dynasty King 1 Date + A.H, 1262=1845-46 a.p. Language: Urdu Purport —_: States that when the 7th Company of the 10th Battalion came here, Ghulam Ahmad, an inhabitant of Mazhar (Nathar?) nagar carried out repairs to the ruined mosque with the assistance of Hindus and Muslims, and made three additions to it out of his own pocket, namelya thédrasa (school), a and a Janaza (bier). Source 1 ARIE, 1953-54, C, 36. 418, Provenance : On another loose slab, same place. Dynasty King : Date + AH, 1266=1849-50 ap. Language: Urdii Purport =: Seems to record the death of Bibi m, Source

419.

DAROJI

Dt. Bellary Karnataka

42.

headstone ofa grave

Dynasty King + Date Language: Purport

King 1 Date ! Language: Persian Purport

—: Reads : Sabil-i-Muhammadi (Muhammadi

water-shed), Source: ARSIE, 1921-22, B, 726, DEODURG

Dt. Gulbarga Karnataka

423,

Provenance : On the fort, now on the first gate of Shahpir fort,

Dynasty

—: “Adil Shahi

King Date 2 Language: Purport —:

Shah Wali. On the

in

4A.

ANT AH, 975=1567-68 ap. Persian Assigns the re-construction of the ruined gate (dahliz) of Devdurg to the time of Mir Taju'd-Din. 1 EIM, 1931-32, p.3, pl. IL; ARIE, 1968-69,

D, 395; WMB, III, p. 361. Provenance 1 ‘Idgah. To the south of

King Date Language: Purport

+ Mir ‘Ushman ‘All Khan (Agaf Jah Vin) : AH, 1349=1930-31 a.p. Persian —_: Records the construction (of the ‘Idgih). Designates the ruler as ‘king of Daka ARIE, 1984-85, C, 133,

Source

DEVARKONDA

Provenance : On the headstone of another grave, same

Dynasty

King Date

+

Dt. Nalgonda

Place.

Andhra Pradesh

' : AH. (102) 79, Jumidi II, 5, Saturday= 1668 A.b., October 31 Language : Arabic Purport —_: Partly built up in the ground. Records the death ofa person, Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 1. 421, Provenance : On the headstone of another grave, same place. Dynasty:

King Date

Language

: 2 AH, 1208=1793-94 a.p.

: Persian

the central

mihr

Dynasty: Agaf Jani

the compound,

A.H. 1010=1601-02 a.p, Persian Fragmentary, Records the death of one Mu‘in. Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 2.

420,

Provenance : On a slab set up on the tank bund. Dynasty

Source

DARGAH Dt. Hyderabad ‘Andhra Pradesh

Provenance : Dargéh of Husain

of) Muhammad Khin, the Qadi of the fort of Muhammadnagar (i.e. and the construction of his tomb.Golkonda) ARIE, 1981-82, C, 1.

Source

: ARIE, 1953-54, C, 37.

,

4 —_: Records the death of Karmfu'd-Din (son

Purport

the

Provenance : Dargah

Dynasty

King Date

Language Purport

426.

:

of Sharafu'd-Din.

stone of the grave.

On

the head-

: : AH. 987, Dhu'l-Qa'da 11579 December 20 : Persian

an,

—_: Records the death of Sharafu’d-Din Hasan

son of Darwish Baig. Source —_: ARIE, 1963-64, D, 11. Provenance : Dargah of Qadir Shah Wali. On the sides of the grave.

Dynasty

= ¢

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42

King : Date : AH, 999, Jumida II, 17==1591 a.v., April 2 . Language: Persian Purport : Records the death of Haji Darwish Muhammad Qadiri. Source —_: ARIE, 1963-64, D, 12.

Purport Source

432.

Provenance : On the grave of Shaikh Burhan.

421.

Dynasty

King Date

Langurge Purport

(Khalifa) of Khwaja Gharib-nawaz

Mubammadi Quraishi.

Dynasty

: : AH. 1001, Jumadi I, 10=1593 a, February 2 Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the death of Babii Khidr Quraishi Khatib (Preacher). Source: ARIE, 1963-64, D, 14.

430.

DODDA

433.

Language Purport

3 : AH. 1084, Jumidé I, 16=1673 av, September 18 : Persian _: Records the death of Hasan son of Khu:

Source

absence), _: ARIE, 1963-64, D, 15.

Bakhsh, Na’ib-I-ghaibat

Provenance : Dargah of Sulaimin Shah. entrance. King Date Language: Purport

Dynasty

King

: States that the fort of Balaptir having a

large quantity of artillary, which wasia

of wretched Shiva, the Marahta(Chief) was captured in the regnal year 32 (1688-89 40) Qasim Khan the Faujdar of the district by (sarkar)

Daru’:

the

of the

Bij@pr

province of

and was,

in

the

of Shaikh Faridud-Din

Mau’td a+

Chishti of Ajodhan, and an inhabitant of the town (balada) of Badayiin in the ptovince (siiba)

Shhajahanabad

of

the capital

city of

alias Dihlj, The lattet

got this stone removed from a ruined temple situated at a distance of two krot

from the Bhonsld fort. (The Indian Hindav!

i.e, Kannada) writing (khaff) on the stone

was inscribed by Madan Mohan Singh #04

the Persian by Shaikh Muhammad Hafiza

Source

Karnataka

Provenance : On the eastern gate of the fort. Dynasty King t Date + Shuhir 1071 (A.H. 1081), Muharram 11,

Karnatak

shaikh Muhammad al-Fariiqi, a descer-

dant

DHARWAR Dt. Dharwar

Language

: Aurangzeb : Reg. Year 34 (A.H. 1101-02)=1690-91 ap. Persian

Possession of the wretched $(h)ambhi son

:

Friday: 1670 a.D., May 21 + Persian

: Mughal

Date Language Purport

: AH, 1192=1778-79 av. Persian —: Records the death which took place in AH. 1173 (1759-60 a.p.) of the saint Sulaiman Shah and of the construction of the tomb by Amir Baig Khan Shu; Jang. Composed by Arshad. Source: ARIE, 1963-64, D, 16.

431,

BALLAPUR

Dt. Bangalore Karnateka Provenance : On a loose slab in the compound of the Rural Police Station.

Deputy-in-

On

Ajmeri

had two sons, namely Haidar ‘Ali Shah and Karrar ‘All Shah and that Sailini Badshah of Koppal was the latter’s spiritu:! successor. _: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 98.

Source

Provenance : Graveyard near the Dargah of Shah Jalal. On the sides of a grave.

Dynasty

Provenance : Dargéh of Anwar Shah Munawwar Shih near Mailargudda temple. On the hea: side pillar. Dynasty Date Language: Urdi . Purport. _: Modern, States that Mula’im ‘Ali Shih who was the second spiritual successor

King Date

Dynasty King Date

: ARIE, 1962-63, D, 164.

King

: : AH, 999, Dhu'l-Qa‘da 2, Thursday=1591 Acp., August 12 : Persian Records the death of Shaikh Burhan

Source: ARIE, 1963-64, D, 13. Provenance : Sides of a grave near Khat ib-biod

429.

—_: Assigns the epigraph to the time of Agi Dhu'l-Faqar, the Havaldar of the fort of Dharwar.

the instance of the said Shaikh. + ARIE, 1978-79, D, $5; PIHRC, XVIII, P270.

DODDAKIRANGUR

Dt. Mandya Karnataka

434,

Provenance : On a slab in the graveyard of Lagun Shab Dynasty Sulsins of Mysore King : Tipu Sultan

‘A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUTH INDIA Date

+ AH,

Language Purport

+ Persian

1207, Rabi’ IT 5, A.M, 1220, month

Source

Dhakiri 6=1792 a.v., November 20

: States that a piece of land measuring 500 by 500 dhar‘a (cubits) inthe sub-di (ta'Miqa) Daru’s-Saltanat (i.e. the

438,

capital

Srirangapatan) was set apart for the use of the Muslims as burial-place. Also states that its trusteeship was vested in Shah

(Banda) Darwi:

Source

: ARIE, 1979-80, C, 44; EC, VI (197, p. 413, pl. VII.

439.

Karnataka

435.

Dynasty King Date

‘Kail

2 ‘alld

entrance.

Two

identical

i

A.H, 978=1570-71

a.p.

Persian + States that the king granted two chawars of land, one of it of sandy soil and the other of black soil in the environs of Dornahalli to Khin-i-A‘zam Bill (entitled) Dilawar Khan and his descendants. Ends with an imprecation. : EIM, 1931-32, pp. 25-26, pl, XVIa ; ARADN, 1931-32, pp. 2-3.

Language

Purport

Source

DRAKSHARAM Dt. East Godawari

Andhra Pradesh

Provenance

: On the Shi'on-ki-Masjid.

Dynasty

King ' Date 2 AH, 1230=1814-15 ap. Language: Persian Purport —_: Assigns the construction of the mosque to Nad-i-

Source

All Baig. ~

= ARIE, 1953-54, C, 26.

Dynasty

King Date

Provenance : ‘Alamgiri mosque. mihrab,

Above

the central

Provenance : On a well. King 1 Date A.H. 1238 (1)=1822-23 AD. Language : Persian Purport —: Contains the chronogram fora well, built very probably by Shah Talib. Source _: EIM, 1919-20, p. 28, XVII b. ELURU Dt. West Godawari ‘Andhra Pradesh 4a. Provenance : Sawai mosque. Into the wall of a room. Dynasty: King 1 Date 2 AH. 1053, Jumidi 1, 21=1643 a, August 27 Language: Persian Purport —: Records the death of Bibi Shabr Bini daughter of Mulla ‘All of Mazandaran and wife of Qaqi Zainu’l- ‘Abidin.

Source —_: ARIE, 1953-54, C, 27.

Dt. Karimnagar Andhra Pradesh

Provenance : Mosque of Mangiir Khin. wall.

Muhammad, the Mubtasib (Public Censor).

+ EIM, 1919-20, p. 28, pl. XVIII a.

Dynasty

ELGANDAL

437.

80, C, 2.

Dynasty: Mughal King Aurangzeb Date A.H. 1108=1696-97 A.p. Language: Persian Purport —_: Assigns the construction of the mosque to one Abmad Baig. Source + EIM, 1919-20, p. 29, pl. XVIIIb; ARIE, 1979-80, C, 1.

Provenance : Step-well in front of the mosque. On either

side of the inscriptions.

: EIM, 1919-20, p. 27, pl. XVIla ; ARIE, 1979

Provenance : Dynasty : King + A.H. 1104=1692-93 a.v. Date =: Persian Language : Assigns the construction of a wellto Rai Purport Jaswant Rai Also mentions Bindr&ban. (probably the composer). Written by Sultai Source

DORNHALLI Dt. Gulbarga

“3

ERUVADI Dt. Ramnathpuram

In the northern

:

: + AH. 931, Jumada [1=1525 a.p., FebruaryMarch 9

Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of the mosque by

Abu’l-Fath entitled Mangiir Khan, Written by Abu'l-Abbas ‘All Akbar son of Jan-

Nighar_ Aga al-Husain] al-Farsi.

Tamil Nadu

442.

Provenance : Dargah of Ibrahim Shabid.

main entrance.

Above

the

Dynasty King : Date + A.H, 1207=1792-93 a. Language : Persian Purport —: Records the construction of the tomb of the martyr Ibrahim by I‘ tibar Khan, Source _t ARIE, 1976-77, D, 290,

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Purport —: Assigns the construction to Mubammad Ishq Isfahaol, a descendant of (Hadrat) Sa‘d son of al-Abada al-Angarl, a companion of the Holy Prophet. Written by

FATHULLAPUR

Dt. Nizamabad Andhra Pradesh

443.

Provenance : Mu‘askari mosque. Dynasty

King Date

Language

Purport Source

On the central mihrab.

: Persian

Records the construction of a mosque and the planting of a garden by Malik

Provenance : Another epigraph, same place. Dynasty

King Date A.H. 1014=1605-06 A.D. Language: Arabic Purport —_: Contains religious text and the name of the scribe Shamshu'd-Din ‘Alf ash-Shirazi. Source: ARIE, 1968-69, D, 157.

445.

Provenance : Dargah mosque. Above'the entrance.

Dynasty

jahmani_

King Date

Firiz 1 AH. 808, Rajab, last day=1406 A.D., January 21 Language + Arabic Purport 1 Records the constructionof a mosque by Ahmad son of Husain Kai Source _: EIAPS, 1972, p. 42, pl.V D, 379, Provenance : Ona slab fixed near the wall, same mosque, Dynasty

= t

King Date A.H, 824, Safar 9=1421 A.p., February7 Language : Arabic Purport ; States that the grave is of Khwaja Shamsu’d-Din Muhammad son_ of Khwaja Kbanshah (2), Samgam a'r-Rimi, a resident of Bursa, who was killed at (a place, the name of which reads like) Barafi. Source _: EIAPS, 1972, p, 44, pl. Va ; ARIE, 1968-69, D, 380.

—_: Nawwabs of Cuddapah

490.

GANGAWATI

449.

Dt. Raichur Karnataka Provenance : Bhikkii Miyan’s mosque, outside the town. In the north wall.

Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport Source: 450. Provenance

King

'

Date + AH, 1102=1690-91 a.p. Language: Persian

=

:

A.H, 1253=1837-38 a.p. Arabic Contains religious text, ARIE, 1984-85, C, 136 ; WMB, ILL, p, 672. : On the facade, same place, Dynasty 5 King : Date : AH. 1253, Ramagin 4=1837 ap, December2 Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of the mosque by Gin Husain Saf-figanu'd-Daula, the chief (Ra’ts) of Dakan. Source ARIE, 1984-85, C, 134; WMB, II, p. 671. 451. Provenance : On Maula ‘Ali-ki-Chilla, on the hill near the village. Dynasty: King : Date : AH, 1258, Rajab=1842 A.p., August: September Language: Persian Purport

GANDIKOTA Dt. Cuddapah

‘Andhra Pradesh “i. Provenance : Mosque near the Nagjhari. Above the Bate, Dynasty

Muhammad Sa‘id Miyana

Date 2 AH, 1181=1767-68 a.p. Language: Persian Purport —_: States that the waterfall ( fawwara) of the (garden named) Farh-Bagh was constructed by the chief. Also records his father’s name ‘Abdu'l-Majid Khi Source —_: ARIE, 1969-70, D, 1; ARSIE, 1906-01, B,

—: ARIE, 1968-69, D, 156.

Dt. Gulbarga Karnataka

Dynasty

King

Comoosed by ‘Ami.

FIROZABAD

2 ARIE, 1977-78, D, 48.

Provenance : On a boulder near the waterfall in the Parebagh garden on the bank of the Pennuru river.

A.H. 1014=1605-06a.

‘Abdu'llah,

Muhammad Amin.

Source

: Records the construction of a structure by

Ghuldm Husain, who received the title of Afganu'd-Daula

(Saf-figanu'd-Daula) and

Nawaz-Mulk Babidur

Source

Nasir (7).

(The chronogram quoted yields 1188). — : WMB, III, p. 671. GHAZINAGAR

Dt. Nalgonda Andhra Pradesh 452, Provenance : On the eastern gate of the mosque. Dynasty: Qutb Shahi

‘A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUTH INDIA King

+ Ibrahim

Date : AH, 984=1576-77 ap. Language: Persian Purport —: States that this mosque was built and named ‘balt-i-[brakim Qupbshahi (house of Ibrahim Qutb Shah). Source —__: EIAPS, 196, p. 27, pl. VI a, b; ARIE, 1963-64, D, 17-18, GINGEE

Dt. South Arcot Tewil Nadu 453.

Provenance : Fort. Ona slab built into the threshold of the main gate.

Source

+ States that the fort was captured Sa‘ddatu’llah Khan, : ARSIE, 1904-05, B, $7.

by

Provenance : On Sa‘adatu'llah Khan's mosque.

Dynasty

King Date

:

A.H, 1135=1723-24 ap. ersian Purport —_: States that the water supply of the town (hakr) of Yinji was augmented by Sa‘id through a water canal. Source: EIM,1937-38, p. 45, pl. XIV c¢; ARSIE, 1938-39, B, 307. Provenance : Fort. Ona bastion, to the west of the smaller mosque, Dynasty : King : Date + AH, 1058=1648-49 a.p. Language: Persian . Purport —_: Assigns the conquest of Jinji (Gingee) to the time of ‘Ambar Khan and Haviladarl of Sayyid Ya‘qiib. Inscribed by ‘Abdu'llah “Ambar-Khani, the Secretary (Dabir). Source + ARIE, 1963-64, D, 160, Language

457. Provenance : On another bastion of the fort, Dynasty

King Date A.H. 1063=1652-53 .. Language : Persian Purport —_: Records the completion of the (bastion named) Burj-i- Husain],

1938-39, B, 309.

GOGI Karnataka

458,

Provenance

: On the Arba‘a mosque.

Dynasty: Tughluq

King Date Language Purport

: Muhammad : A.H. 738, Dhu’lHijja 1=1338 a.p., June 20 =: Persian : Fragmentary. Refers to the construction of the fort of the khitfa Ustadabad by

Khio-i- A'zam Khaqan-i-Mu‘azzam (name

lost), which took place during the tenure of (name lost), the Kar-farman of the said

1 Ona mosque. 1 ‘ 2 AH. 1130=1718 av. ersian Records the construction ofa mosque at Nupratgadh by Sa'i + EIM, 1937-38, p. 45, pl. XIV b; ARSIE, 1938-39, B, 308, 455.

+ BIM, 1937-38, p. 44, pl. XIV a; ARSIE,

Dt. Gulbarga

AH. 1125=1713-14 ap.

: Persian

45

Source

Kaiya.

: EIM, 260.

1931-32, p. 6, pl.

Va;

PDHC,

|, p.

459. Provenance : Dargah of Hadrat Chanda Husaini. On a Dynasty

door facing north.

King Date + AH, 858= 1454 A.D. Language : Persian Purport _: Records the death of the saint Hagrat Chanda Husaini, Source: WMB, III, p, 370. 460. Provenance : Chilla of Shah Habibu'llab, same place. On: the door. Dynasty King : Date A.H, 942=1535-36 A.D. Language

Purport

Source:

ersian,

—_: Refers to the Awira (room) as having been the place of meditation of Shah Habibu'llab. Written by the composer (name not given).

EIM, 1931-32, p.7, pl. Vb; WMB, III, p. 370. 461. Provenance : Khig-Bigh, to the north of the same dargih. On the entrance arch. Dynasty King : Date 2 AH. 957=1550-51 a. Language: Persian Purport —_: States that Mir Tjdu'd-Din Bag], chief of the guards of the royal seraglio (Sarkhailt-haram) caused this palatial mansion to be constructed. Source —_: ZIM, 1931-32, p.8, pl. VI a; WMB, III, p. 371. 462. Provenance : On the western gateway of the same dargih. Dynasty —: “Adil Shahi

Ibrabjm 1 Date A.H, 1007=1598-99 a.p. Language: Persian

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Purport

_: Records the construction of the stone gate ofthe mausoleum by Shaikh Miyan, the Mutawalli. Spells the dynastic name as

Dynasty King Date Language: Purport

‘dal Shah.

Source: EJM, 1931-32, pp. 7-8, pl. Vo; WMB, III, p. 371. GOLAPALLI

Dt. Chittoor Andhra Pradesh 463. Provenance : Ona slab in the field to the cast of the town. Dynasty King : Date 21833 A.D. Language: Urdi Purport —_: Epitaph of a soldier. Source _: ARSIE, 1921-22, B, 306.

Source:

Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport

Dt. Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh

Dynasty: King Date

Source

a.v.

470.

: AH. 950, Jumada 11, 2, Monday=1643 A.D., September 2 Language: Arabic Purport —_: Records the date of the death of Sulsan Quli, entitled Qutbu'l-Mulk, commonly known as Bara Malik. Source: EIM, 1915-16, p. 27, V a; EIM, 1907-08, P. 23; ARIE, 1968-69, D, 47; LD, p. 112. Provenance : Mosque of Mustafa Khan in Naya Qi On the top and sides of a grave in the courtyard.

Husain

entitled

and sides of a partly suk grave in the courtyard.

Provenance : Above the main gate of the same mosque. Dynasty King Date AH. 969=1561-62 a.p.

Language

Purport

Provenance : Tomb of Sulyan Quli. On the sides of the grave.

Dynasty King Date

Kamilu‘d-Din

Language: Arabic Purport —: Incomplete. Epitaph. Name of the deceased_ missing. Inscribed by Mubammad son of ‘Ali Isfahani. Source _: ARIE, 1968-69, D, 73.

Dynasty

A.H, 927=1520-21

fort to

Provenance : Mosque of Mustafa Khia. On the top

Provenance : Another inscription, same place (in glazed tile).

Arabic —: Contayns religious text and the name of the calligrapher‘ Abdu'l-Karim. : LD, p. 111.

Ibrahim A.H. 967=1559-60 a.v. Arabic —_: Assigns the construction of the gate of the

p. 121.

69, D, 18; LD, p. 110.

King Language: Purport

—: Qutb Shahi

Mustafa Khan. Written by Muhammad Isfahani. Source: EIM, 1913-14, pp. 48-49, pl. XIX; LD,

Provenance : Jémit mosque near the Bald Hisar. Above the main entrance. Dynasty: Bahmani King : Mabmiid Date AH. 924=1518-19 a.v. Language: Persian Purport —_: Records the construction of the mosque by Sultan Quif entitled Qutbu'l-Mulk. Source _: EIM, 1913-14, p. 48, pl. XIX b; ARIE, 1968-

Date

P.6

Provenance : Makki gate of the fort. On the facade of the outer gate.

GOLCONDA

465.

AH. 966, Sha‘bin 3=1559 a.p., May 11 Arabic —: Records the death of Mirza ‘All son of Kamilu’d-Din Husain, entitled Mugtafi Khan who (the latter) having risen from the horizon of Ardastan, attained zenith, illuminating the entire world, more particularly the Dakan, one of the foremost regions of India. ARIE, 1968-69, D, 72; ARADN, 1937-38,

Source: an.

Arabic

: Compares the enclosure tothe garden of Eden. ARIE, 1968-69, D, 70; ARADN, 1937-38, p.6.

Provenance : Same mosque. Dynasty

King

Date

: A.H. 971, Sha’ban

6 Language : Arabic

Purport

Source

On the top and sides of

another grave in the courtyard.

23=1564 a.p., April

Records the death of Shah

.

Abu'l-Qésim

son of Sayyid Kamalu’d-Din Husaia, entitled Mustafa Khan. _t ARIE, 1968-69, D, 74.

‘A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUTH INDIA 47 AT2. Provenance : Mosque of Mulla Khayali, near the 478. Provenance : Tomb of Ibrahim Qutb Shah. On the top Jallad-burj in Naya-Qila. Above the main

gate, : Qutb Shahi : Ibrahim : A.H. 977=1569-10 a.p. : Persian : Records the construction of the mosque by Mulla Khayali (the famous Dakane poet). : EIM, 1937-38, pp. 49-50, pl. XVIT a, b; ARIE, 1968-69, D, 77.

Dynasty

King Date Language Purport Source 473,

Provenance Dynasty King Date Language Purport

: On the central mihrab, same mosque. 2 ¢. 1569-70 a.p. : Arabic + Contains religious text and the name (of

Source

: EIM, 1937-38, p. 50, pl. XVII c; ARIE, 1968-69, D, 78. 474, Provenance : Dynasty King Date 2 ¢, 1570 a.p. Language : Arabic Purport + Contains religious text and the name of Source

the calligrapher Sayyid Sadru’d-Din Mubammad, + ARIE, 1968-69, D, 9; ARADN, 1937-38, pS.

Provenance : Mosque near the Pefla-burj. In the right mihrab, Dynasty King Date 1570 ap. Language Arabic Purport + Contains religious text and the name of the calligrapher Muhammad, Source : ARIE, 1968-69, D, 24, 416. Provenance : Nim-baoli mosque. Above the central

475.

Dynasty King Date Language Purport Source 471.

ab.

2 : + :

: . : AH. 988, Rab¥ 11 21, Thursday=1580 AD., June 5 (Sunday). Language: Arabic . Purport —: Records the death of Sultan Ibrahim Qutb shah. Source —: EIM, 1915-16, p. 28, pl. VI a; EIM, 190708, p. 24; ARIE, 1969-69, D, 49; LD, p. 123; WMB, III, p. 546, 479. Provenance : Office of the Conservation Assistant. On a loose slab. Dynasty : King : Date 2 AH, 996=1587-88 ap. Langaage =: Persian Purport —_: Records the death of Sayyid Abi Talib Astarabadi. Source ARIE, 1969, D, 40. 480. Provenance : Chini mosque. In the central mihrab. Dynasty; King : Date + AH. 997=1588-89 4.p, Language : Arabic Purport —_: Contains religious Source —_: ARIE, 1968-69, D, text. 10; ARADN, 1937-40, p. 5.

481,

482,

Purport Source

the Imliwali-baoli in the fort.

: Ibrahim 1 AH. 97x +: Persian : Fragmentary, Records the construction of a mosque by Mirza Buzurg. + EIAPS, 1973, p, 59, pl. VIII a; ARIE, 1975-76, D, 1,

Provenance : Dynasty

Provenance : Fort. Ona slab lying in the office of the Dynasty King Date Language

Provenance : Same mosque. Above the central arch of the facade, Dynasty t King Date €. 1588-89 a.p. Language: Arabic Purport —_: Contains religious text and the name of the calligrapher Muhammad. Source + ARIE, 1968-68, D, 11,

King Date Language Purport Source

AH, 979=1571-72 4.0, Arabic Contains religious text. ARIE, 1968-69, D, 21.

Conservation Assistant, Archaeological Survey of India, from the boundary-wall of

and sides of the grave.

Dynasty King Date

483,

Tomb of Ibrahim Qutb Shih. On the obverse and reverse of the headstone of a Brave on the terrace.

: # €, A.H, 1000=1591-a.92p. : Arabic —: Records the death of Amir. Sayyid Hasan son of Mustafa Khan,

: EIM, 1907-08, p. 25; ARIE, 1968-69, D, 53; WMB, II, p. 561.

Provenance : Tomb ot Muhammad Amin. On the top and sides of the grave. Dynasty King Date + A.H, 1004, Sha‘bén 25, Sunday=1596 a.p., + April 14 (Wednesday) Language =: Arabic Purport Records the death of Miri Muhammad Amin son of Sultdn

Ibrahim Qutb Shi

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Provenance : Fort. On a slab lying loose near the Salahkhina.

Dynasty King Date Language: Purport.

489,

:

1 ¢, 16th century A.D. Persian : Damaged. Records the excavation of a well in the name of twelve Imams and its endowment (for public use) by Shah ‘Ali Shah son of Shah Wali son of Shah (name lost). Source: ARIE, 1975-76, B, 14, D, 3.

485.

Date Language : Purport Source:

: EIM, 1915-16, pp. 29-30, Pls. Vb, VII, Villa; EIM, 1907-08, p. 24; ARIE, 1968-69, D, 50; LD, pp. 127-28; WMB, II}, p. 546.

487.

490.

Khazna building. On a loose slab. | QutbShabi Muhammad Quli ¢. 1600 A.D. Persian Records the grant of 30 bighas of land by the king to one Hasan ‘All(?) son of Miran Sayyid Yusuf Makhdim Jabaniyan. Source: EIAPS, 1966, p. 30, pl. VIlla; ARIE, 1958-

Provenance : Tomb of Muhammad Quli Qutb On the top and sides of the sarcophagus Dynasty King : 0.0. 1 AH. 1024=1614-15 Date . Language : Arabic and Persian Quib Shah Quli Muhammad that States Purport son of Ibrahim Qutb Shih passed away onthe 17th Dhu'l-Qa‘da A.H. 1020 (11th January 1612 A.D.), at the age of fortynine after having ruled for thirty-one years. ‘Also uses the titles Jannat-Makini and *arsh-Ashyani for the king. Date probably that of the completion of the tomb. _: EIM, 1915-16, p. 31, pl. V b; EM, 1907-08, Source p. 25; ARIE, 1968-69, D, 60; WMB Il, p. 549.

488.

Dynasty

King

1

'

of a grave on the terrace,

Provenance : Tomb of Fatma Sultan near the entrance of the Golkonda Tombs. On the sides of a grave, Dynasty

King

Date Language: Purport

:

2 A.H. 1035=1625-26 a.p. Arabic and Persian Records the name of Fatima Sulgan daughter of Sultan Muhammad Amin, Source: EJM, 1915-16, pp. 33-34, pl. Xa; EIM, 1907-08, p. 27; ARIE, 1968-69, D, 68; LD, pp. 137-38; WMB, IIL, p. 560.

41.

Provenance

Dynasty King Date Language: Purport

Source 492.

: Tomb of Muhammad Quib Shah. On the top and sides ofa grave.

: : AH, 1035, Juméda I, 13, Wednesday =1626 A.D., January 31 Arabic & Persian _: States that Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah son of Mirzi Muhammad Amin son of Ibrahim Qutb Shah who was born in Rajab A.H. 1001 (March-April 1593 A.D.) and placed on the throne on the 17th Dhu'l-Qa‘da A.H. 1020 (11th January 1612 A.D.) died on the given date at the age of 34 years and 10 months after a reign of 14 years and 6 months. _: EIM, 1915-16, p. 32, pls. VIIIb, 1Xb; EIM,

1907-08, p. 26; ARIE, 1968-69, D, 61; LD, p. 139; WMB, p. 554, Provenance : Tomb of princess Kulsiim’s son, On the top and sides ofa grave.

Dynasty King Date Language Purport

AH. 1037=1627-28 a.v.

_: Records the death of Bara Kulstim (sic.) daughter of Suljin Muhammad Qutb Shih. Source _: EIM, 1915-16, p. 34, pl. Xb EIM, 1907-08,

LD, p. 130;

Provenance : Tomb of Ibrab.m Qutb Shih. On the top

graves.

: : AH. 1033, Rajab, 6=1624 aw., April 14 Language: Persian Purport Records the death of one Fatima. Source : LD, p. 184.

Provenance : : Dynasty King Date Language: Purport :

Provenance : Tomb of Muhammad son of Quibu'd-Din Ahmad, near the tombs of Hakims. On the grave. Dynasty = King : AGH. 1021=1612 a.p. Date Language: Persian ; Contains the name Muhammad son of Purport Quibu’d-Din Ahmad. Source: LD, p. 132; WMB, III, p. 565.

Provenance : Tomb on the southern extremity of the royal tomb’s enclosure. On one of the two

Dynasty King Date

59, D, 1.

486.

AH. 1024=1615-16 a.v. Arabic Contains r ARIE, 1968-69, D, 55.

493.

p. 27; ARIE, 1968-69, D, 37; LD, p. 145. ‘On the western wall of the fort,

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King Date

2 ‘Abdllu’ah + Shubiir 1029, A.H. 1038, Sha’ban, last day =1629 a.p., April 13 Language : Persian Porport —: Records the renovations carried out to the wall of the fort of Mubammadanagar inthe reign (karkard) of the king under the supervision of Malik Yisuf (and Malik Nir Mubammad. Source: EIM, 1913-14, p. 50, pl. XXa; LD, p. 133.

494.

Provenance : Tomb of Muhammad Qu{b Shih. On the top and sides of a grave.

Dynasty

=:

498,

499,

King : Date 1 A,H.1045=1635-36 a.v. Language: Persian Purport : Records the death of Shih Khiindkir son

495.

_: EIM, 1915-16, p. 33, pl.

Provenance

: On

Dynasty

iz Date

Language: Purport

Xe; ARIE, 1968-69,

D, 63; LD, p. 146. the

top

same place.

and

sides

Provenance : Tomb of Mirzt

Dynasty

the death of 1031 (1621-22 that the tomb

1968-69, D, 62; LD, p. 135;

court, constructed these shope(malgts), and

a well for water and planted the garden. Source : EIM, 1913-14, p. 55, pl. XVIlla; EIM, 1907-08, p. 27; ARIE, 1968-69, D, 8; LD, 148; WMB, IIL, p. 586. Provenance: On a slab fixed in the ground near the Kbina, in the fort.

Dynasty King

Date

Language: Purport Source:

1 AH. 1052, Rajab=1642 a.p., SeptemberOctober Persian _: Assigns the construction of a granary to Khairat Khun, EIM, 1913-14, p. $7, pl. XVIIIb; EIM, 1907-08, p. 27; ARIE, 1975-76, D, 2; LD, pp. 148-49; WMB, III, p. 556.

AH, 1062=1651-52 a.p. Arabic Contains religious text. ARIE, 1968-69, D, 69; LD, p. 150.

=

of the grave.

@,

D,

p. 152.

Source: BIM, 1915-16, p. 32, pl. IXa; ZIM, 1907-08,

WMB, p. 557. 496. Provenance : On a slab fixed inthe ground within the Fath gate of the fort, originally from near the steps leading to the Miisi-burj. Dynasty Qutb shabi King ‘Abdullah Date : AH. 1050, Rajab=1640 .v., OctoberNovember Language : Persian Purport States that Khair&t Khan, a servant of the

the grave.

King : Date + AH. 1073=1661-63 ap. Language: Arabic & Persian Purport 1 Refers to Pem Mati asa flower of paradise. Source 1 EIM, 1915-16, p. 36, pl. XIla; ARIE, 1968-

(7)=1640 a.D.,

was completed (?) on the given date.

p. 27; ARIE,

Wakim in the Royal

Tombs enclosure. On the top and sides of

Provenance : Tomb of Pem Mati. On the top and sides

of another grave,

: : AH. 1050, Jum&de II, 15 September 22 Arabic _: Partly damaged. Records Khinam A(gh) in A.H. -D.). Also seems to state

Provenance: Tomb on the Hakimpet Hill, 3 kilometres north of Toli-Chauki. On the head and footside of the grave, Dynasty King AH. 1059=1649 a.p. Date Arabic Language: —: Apart from religious text, reads: faut-1Purport Hakim (death of Hakim). Details not given. LD, p. 151. —: ARIE, 1968-69, D, 147-148; Source

Dynasty 1 King : Date + Language: Purport —_: Source —_:

of Sayyid Mubammad al-Husain].

Source

49

501.

34;

ARADN,

1924-25,

p.

2; LD,

Provenance 1 On the Misi-bur} of the fort.

‘Dynasty

Qutb Shahi

Date

A.H. 1077=1666 a.v.

King

Language

Purport

‘Abdullah

Persian

—_: Records the cause of the construction of this massive bastion designated Haidariburj of the fort of the city of Muhammadnagar’ thus: In the year A.H. 1066 (1656 A.D.), when the fort was beseiged by Sultan Aurangzeb, son of Shab Jahan with a large army, one of his grandecs, Mi: in the fulfilment of an undertaking given to the Mughal prince that he would reduce the fort within three days, worked stead-

fastedly

day

and

night

and

carried

the

ordered

the

mines and trenches upto the moat of the bastion which was then ofa small size. At this, the Qutb

Shahi

king

chief of the ministers and commander-i chief Musi Khan to station himself there and occupy himself in repelling the enemy, which the Khin did with great alacrity. By chance, a gunshot hit Mir-i-Miran and he died on the spot. Three days after this incident, peace was concluded. After the lifting of the seige, the said Khan was ordered

to constructa huge bastion there

tofoilany (future attempt of) |

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Source 502.

and trench. Accordingly,

the

huge

bastion was completed in the given year. The mason (Mi'mar) was Dharmachar. : EIM, 1913-14, p. 52, pl. XVIIa; EIM, 193738, p. 51, pl. XVIIIa; LD, pp. 154-55.

507.

Provenance : Mosque near the Tomb of Hayat Bakhshi Begam. On the central mihrab. Dynasty: King : Date + AH. 1077=1666-67 av. Language: Arabic Purport —_: Contains religious text and the name of the calligrapher Taqiu'd-Din Muhammad Source:

son of Shaikh

Salih

al-Baharani.

D, 31; LD, p. 166,

north-west of the Baradarl.

Mughal Aurangzeb Reg. Year 10, A.H. 1077=1667 a.v. Persian Records the name of the manufacturer of the gun named Qal‘a-kushi as Muhammad ‘AIT ‘Arab and gives its measure as shots of ten seers and gun-powder three and threequarters scers according to the Jah&ngir] measure of weight.

1 EIM, 1937-38, p. 48, pl. XVIa;

ARIE,

Provenance : Tomb of Hay&t Bakhshi Begam,

On the

Dynasty

King Date

1980-81, C, 18,

of

top and sides of the grave.

: : AH. 1077, Sha‘biin 28, Tuesday night= 1667 a.v., February 13 Language: Arabic & Persian Purport : Records the death of Haylt Bakhshi

510,

P. 26; ARIE, 1968-69, D. 30; LD, p, 168,

Provenance : Hi -mosque. In the central mihrab. Dynasty King Date : AH, 1078 =1667-68 a.v. Language: Arabic Purport —_: Contains religious text and the name of the calligrapher Tagiu'd-Din Muhammad son of Salih al-Babrnl, Source : EIM, 1913-14, p. 59, pl. XIXc; ARIE,

1916-77, D, 4; LD, p. 171; WMB, III, p. 556.

Dynasty

King Date

place,

'

>. 1667-68 A.D.

Language: Arabic

of the side arch, same

calligrapher Taqiu’d-Din.

LD, p. 170.

Provenance : On wooden planks fixed below the cave of the facade of the same mosque. Dynasty: Qutb Shahi King “Abdu'llah Date + AH, 1079=1668-69 a.v. Language

: Persian

Source

: EIM,

Written by Ism&‘Tl son of ‘Arab Shirazi.

1913-14, p. 57, pl. XXII; ARIE,

1976-77, D, 5; LD, p. 170.

LD, p. 138,

Begam.

Provenance : In the spandrels

—_: EM, 1913-14, p. 58;

Provenance : Tomb of Fatima Sultan. On the top and sides ofa grave. Dynasty King : Date + A.H. 1082, Sha‘baa 181671 4.p., December 10 Language: Arabic & Persian Purport —: Records the death of Mr Yahy son of Nig&mu’d-Din Abmad. Source: EIM, 1915-16, p. 34; ARIE, 1968-69, D,

Source _: EIM, 1915-16, p. 35, pl. Xd; EIM, 1907-08, 505,

Source

Provenance : Mosque near the tomb of Hayat BakhshT Begam. In a medallion on the facade. Dynasty King : Date 2 A.H, 1079=1668-69 a.v. Language: Arabic Purport —_: Contains religious text. Source: LD, p. 167.

Provenance : Fort. On a gun on the bastion to the

Source

—_: Contains religious text and the name of the

Purport —: States that the mosque was built bythe king under the supervision of Husain.

EIM, 1915-16, p. 36, pl. XI; ARIE, 1968-69,

Dynasty: King : Date : Language: Purport _:

Purport

Provenance : Tomb of ‘Abdu'llgh Qutb Shah. On the top and sides of the grave. Dynasty King Date : A.H, 1083, Muharram 3, Sunday=1672 A., April 21 Language: Arabic & Persian Purport —: Records the death of Sulyan ‘Abdu’llah Qutb shah son of Sultun Muhammad Qutb Shah, who was born on the 28h Shawwal, AH. 1023 (21 November 1614 A.D.) and having been placed on the throne on Wednesday, the 14th Jumida I A.H. 1035 (Ist February 1626 a.p.) ruled for 48 years and died on the given date at the age of sixty. Source: EIM, 1907-08, p. 26; EIM, 1915-16, pp. 39-40, pl. XII1a; ARIE, 1968-69,D, 26; LD,

p. 172; WMB, p. 556. sil.

Provenance : On a gun called Fath-rahbar, on the Petia-

Dynasty: King Date

burj.

Mughal + Reg. Year 16, A.H., 1083=1672-73 a.. Aurangzeb

st

INDIA ONS IN SOUTH OF ARABIC, PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTI HICAL LIST A TOPOGRAP

: Persian : Records the name of the manufacturer of

Language Purport

the Fath-rahbar (guide to victory) gun,

Mubammad ‘Ali ‘Arab and gives its charge as one mound (man) and gunpowder as thirteen anda quarter (pay) Shah Jahini

seers (thar).

: BIM, 1913-14, p. 56, pl. XXIa; ARIE, 1976-77, D, 7; LD, p. 174; Tarikh, Hyd., p. 14,

Source 512,

Provenance : Tomb

of Ibrahim

Qutb

Shah.

On

the

headstone of the grave of Nekniim Khén. On the terrace.

Dynasty

King Date Language: Purport Source

: ShubGr 1074, AH. 1084, Jumidi 1, 12= 1673 a.v., September 14 Persian _: As in No. 377 above. IM, 1915-16, p. 38, pl. XIIb; EM, 1907-08,

pp.

24-25;

Source

—_: EIM, 1913-14, pp. 35-56, :pl. XXc; ARIE, 1990-81, C, 19; LD, p. 179. 516. Provenance : Tomb of Fatima Khinam. On the top and sides of the grave. Dynasty King Date A.H. 1087, Shawwil 20=1676 a.v., December 16 Language: Persian . Records the date of the death of F&tima Purport Khiinam daughter of Sultan ‘Abdu'llgh

517,

ARIE, 1968-69, D, 52;

Mughal

Purport

Aurangzeb Reg. Year 16, A.H. 1084=1673-74 a.v.

Source

Persian

: States that the Dushman-ktb (enemyrelinquishing) gun was cast by Mathur® Das son

of Ramji,

for cannonading the

518,

Asir fort. Also quotes its charge as 30

seers (athar) and gunpowder 10 seers. : EIM, 1935-36, p. 23, pl. XIVa; ARIE, 1916-77, D, 6.

Source M4.

Provenance 1 Tomb of Mirzi Nizsmu’d-Din Apmad,

Dynasty

King Date

=

:

Language Purport

near the gate of the Royal Tombs. On the top of the grave. A.H. 1085,

May 22

Safar 26, Saturday=1674 a.v.,

+ Arabi _: States that Mirzi Nizimu'd-Din Ahmad expired after three pahars and four gharts had passed, on the given date. Source: EIM, 1923-24, p. 32, pl. I D, 28; ARADN, 1924-25, p. 5; LD, p. 181.

515,

Provenance : Fort. On a gun on a platform called Raushan Chabiitara.

Dynasty:

: On a gun on the Sémpolia-burj. ‘Language

Provenance : Dynasty: King : : Date Language : Purport

Ona gun on the Mus&-burj. Mughal Aurangzeb Reg. Year 18, A.H. 1085=1674-75 a., Persian Records the name of the gun AzhdahiPaikar (dragon-bodied), the name (of its manufacturer) Mubammad ‘AIT ‘Arab and the charge, one maund (man) according to Shah Jahani weight and gun powder 13 and

1/2 quarter (piv) seers (@thar) Shah Fahunl weight.

Shah.

: EIM, 1915-16, p. 40, pl. XIIIb; EIM, 1901-08, p. 26; ARIE, 1968-69, D, 27; LD, p. 183.

King Date Language: _: Purport

LD, p. 176; WMB, III, p. 556-57. 513.

Qutb

Source

Aurangzeb Reg. Year 22, A.H. 1090=1679 A.D. Persian Records the name of the manufacturer of the Atash-bar gun, Muhammad ‘Ali ‘Arab and its charge fifteen seers and gunpowder five seers of Shah Jahini weight. — : EIM, 1937-38, pp. 48-49, pl. XVIb; ARIE, 1980-81, C, 20,

Provenance : Mosque of Pir Gunge Shih. On the cast Dynasty

4

King

'

Dynasty

1

Date Language Purport

side ofa grave in the compound.

1 AH, 1130=1717-18 av. 1 Persian _; States that thirty years after the conquest of Golkonda, Shaik Ni‘matu'llah, a holy person, was told in a dream that the saint Niru'd-Din Mubammad ‘Arab lay buried there for the past one hundred years, whereupon Sandal Khfn the Custodian (Qala‘dar) of the fort who cherished saints told the Shaikh that he would build there a mausoleum and hold an annual ‘urs there starting from that year. Consequently, the mausoleum was constructed in the given year. _: ARIE 1968-69, D, 17; LD, p. 186. Source 519, Provenance : Nau-Mahia. On the southern wall, outer face. King Date Language Purport 520.

: 1 A.H, 11701756 a.o. : Arabic : Contains religious text, referring to the death of some saint. 1913-14, p. 59, pl. XXb; LD, p. 185. EIM, _ : Source Provenance : On the grave of Ni‘matu'llah, close to the shrine of Gunde Sh&h. Dynasty

=

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King Date Language Purport

' 1 AHL, 1170—1756-57 a.v. : Arabic —_: Contains chronogrammatic phruse alluding to the name Ni‘matu'llah. Source: LD, p. 186.

S21.

Dynasty

Date Language Purport

52.

523,

Su.

=
. ‘orsian

—: Records the construction of the mosque by ‘Abdu’r-Rabim Khan, an official.

Source: ARIE, 1963-64, D, 166. 1586.

Above the door of the tomb proper, same place. Nawwiibs of Arcot Mubammad ‘Ali A.H.1173=1759-60 a.v. Persian : Records the construction of the stone Purport canopy (dome) over the (grave of) the saint by the chief queen of Siri ju'd-Dauls. Source: ARIE, 1963-64, D, 167.

Provenance Dynasty: King Date Language :

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45s

TIRUNELVELI ‘Dt. Tirunelveli Tamil Nade

TRIVENDRUM

1557. Provenance : Gatak mosque. To the left of the central

1562, Provenance : Jami‘ mosque in mahalla Pulayam. On a

mikrab. : Nawwilbs of Arcot : Muhammad ‘All : AH. 1202—1787-88 a.p. : Persian : States that I‘tibar Khan built a mosque by the order of ‘Umdatu’l-Mulk Amir-i(ie. the Nawwab). 1 ARIE, 1965-66, D, 172.

Dynasty King Date Language Purport Source

1558. Provenance + Nawwib's

: ARIE, 1984-85, C, 235.

Source

+ Graveyard at Gulvanicapuram On the headstone of a grave.

—: Records the construction of an ‘Idgth by

Source

+ ARIE, 1973-74, D, 203.

pallivisal.

+ AH, 1255=01839-40 a.v. : Persian : Records the death of Subed&r son of Shaikh Imam. + ARIE, 1984-85, C, 236.

+ In the temple.

Dynasty

King Date

Language

Purport

1918 a.p., August 28 Persian

+ Designates the part of the structure as ‘gate of the Kahwala porch’. + ARSIB, 1940-41, B, 449. TORNI

Dt. Bijapur Karnataka

1561. Provenance Dynasty

+ On the lintel of the entrance of the tomb of Khan Subib.

King

Date Language

Sayyid ‘Abdu'llah Subedtr son of Sayyid Yiisuf Ridawi of the 2nd Battalion, 19th

Regiment.

Dt. Krishna ‘Andhra Pradesh

1563. Provenance : Darg&h of Gh&lib Shahid. Dynasty

: Persian

Purport

: Rofers to the mausoleum (rauda) of the

Source

+ ARSIB, 1935-36, B, 116.

saint Maulaog Shaikh Salih Qadiri.

=:

of the mosque.

On the facade

King : Date A.H. 1148—01735-36 a.v. Language + Persian Purport —_: Gives the full genealogy of Khw5ja ‘Abu'lWaft Khia alias KhwXja ‘Ibadu'llth son of Shih ‘Abdu’r-Ra’af through the famous Shuh Khalllu'lth son of the celebrated ‘ShEH Ni‘matu'lith to Hagrat ‘All. Source — : ARIE, 1966-67, D, 40.

TIRUPATI Dt. Chittoor ‘Andhra Pradesh

1560. Provenance

211814 av.,

TURKPALEM

: Records the construction of an inn by ‘Umdatu'l-Umari (the Nawwib).

1559. Provenance

Ramagin

Purport

+ Persian

Source

Purport

Sh&ntinagar

: : AH. 1229, September6 Language: Persian

: Mubammad ‘All

Purport

Date Language

near

loose slab kept in the office.

Dynasty King Date

+ A.H, 1209—1794-95 av,

Date Language

Dynasty

Chhatram

colony. On the entrance. : Nawwiibs of Arcot

Dynasty King

King

Dt. Trivendrum Kerala

UDAYAGIRI

Dt. Nellore Andhra Pradesh

1564. Provenance : Big mosque in the fort. Above the central mikrab, Dynasty

King Date snguage panort

Qugb Shunt

*Abdu'liab 1 Ad, 1052=01642-43 a.D. : Persian

; States that the Kh&in of the time Ghizi ‘All

Fath Jang, with the help of the king through whose justice Tilangiind became 1 blossoming garden, conquered Udgir fort, burnt the idol-house and built the mosque. Written by Mir ‘Ali, a pupil of Mubammad Righ the calligraphist. Source: ARIE, 1966-67, D, 41; Cat. Cop. Pl, Nell, Dt, IIL, pp. 1385-86.

1565. Provenance : Small

mosque

central mikrab.

Dynasty: Qutb Shahi King ‘Abdu’liah Date

in

the

¢ A.H, 1061=1650-51 a.p.

fort,

Above

the

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a4 Language Purport

: Persian —_: States that the mosque was built by Husain Khun after demolishing an idol. Cat. Cop. Pl. Nell. Source: ARIE, 1966-67, Dt. Tl, p. 1382.

King

:

Date

+ AH,

Purport

1566. Provenance : On a stone near the Forest Bungalow. Dynasty:

Qutb ShEbi

King : Date + Language: : Purport

‘Abdu'ligh AH, 1062=1651-52 a.v. Persian Records the laying out of a garden by Sayyid Mugaffar. Source: Cat. Cop. Pl. Nell. Dt., Il, p. 1371.

1867. Provenance : Jami‘ mosque. In the southern wall of the

courtyard. Dynasty: Muy King : Aaageab 1 AH, 107201661-62 a.p. Date Language: Persian : Records the construction ofa mosque by Purport Ramchand son of Pakharmal KBya(s)th Mathur, a servant of the court, Bource

Source:

Muhammad (son of) Hamid, Mutawalll, during the governorship of ‘Ainu'é-Din ‘All. Written by Muhammad son of ‘Afl son of Minhdj-i-Siraj al-Juzjxnl. EIM, 1939-40, p. 34, pl. XIV 9; ARSIE, 1940-41, B, 122, Andhra Pradesh

1511. Provenance : On a dargih on the bank of the tank. Dynasty = King : Date

1568. Provenance : From a tomb in the ruins of the fort. Dynasty = King : + AH. 1003, Ramagiin 8, Wednesday 1595 Dato AD., May7

Language; Persian

Purport Source

: Records

: ARIE, 1958-9, D, 23; 1964-65, D, 19.

158. Provenance: On the

Dynasty

King Dato Language: Purport

Source

the death of BIbl Maryam,

daughter of Shaikh Husain.

i

:

lintel of a doorway in front of an

‘old mosque.

¢. 17th ceatury A.D, Persian

: Registers a request to pious persons by

Jalal Mudhakkir §iyirdx1 to pray for him.

ARIE, 1958-59, D, 22. UTAGI

Dt. Bijapur Karnataka

1570. Provenatice : On a mosque. Dynasty:

t

Language: Persian Purport

: Seemsto mention the name Parl Bibi of the illustrious family of Aga Mirsx ‘All

Rig.

Source: ARIE, 1958-59, D, 24. VALIKONDAPURAM Dt. Tiruchirappelli Tamil Nadu

upUSU

Andhra Pradesh

11323 av.

VALERU Dt. Warangal

1 ARIB, 1964-85, C, 97. Dt, Warangal

Dhu'l-Hijja

—: Records the construction of a mosque by

UDBAL

Dt. Bidar Karnataka

723 (2,

December1 Language: Persian

1572. Provenance : Sher Kbin’s mosque. Above the mikrab.

Dynasty King

Date

= 3

LAH.

1079,

February 18

Rectagin

Language: Persian : States that Sher Purport

27160

AD,

Kb&in son of Yusuf Kpia

Lodi built the magnificent Jami‘ mosque.

Source

: ARSIE, 1951-52, B, 217.

1573. Provenance : Ona tablet lying in the same mosque. Dynasty

King . Date 2 AM. 1079-=1669 A.D. Language: Persian Purport

‘Source

: Records the date of the completion of the Tumi‘ mosque. +: ARSIE, 1951-$2, B, 218.

1574, Pravenance ; Old J&mi* (or Shams [bin’s) mosque.Oo Dynasty)

King Date

Language

Purport Source

=

the northern wall.

:

2 AGH. 1124 ()=1712-13 av.

: Persian

: Assigns the construction of a mosque (0 Shams KbEo. _: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 302; 1951-52, B, 25.

A TOPOGRAPHICAL LIST OF ARABIC,PERSIAN AND URDU INSCRIPTIONS IN SOUTH INDIA 1575. Provenance : Ona pillar, same mosque.

Date + Reg. year 35 (A.H. 1102-03)=1691-92 a.v. Language: Persian Purport —_: Refersto the grant of some land made by Dhu'l-Fagir Khiin for the expenses of the

Dynasty

King Date Language

155

€.1712-13 ap.

Arabic

Purport

: Contains religious text and the name of the

Source

: ARSIE,

scribe Shams Khia.

1951-52, B, 213.

garden of Uttamchand.

Source

—_: ARSIE, 1922-23, B, 129.

VANNIPETTAI

VALINOKKAM Dt. Ramnathpuram Tamil Nada

1576. Provenance : Grave noar the Pallivisal mosque. On the obverss and reverse of the headstone.

Dynasty Date

+ Records the death of Shaikh Ibrahim.

Source

1577. Provenance: On the headstone

place.

of another

: 1 AH. 82001417-18 A.D. Date ‘Language + Arabic + Records the death of some one (name not Parport mentioned).

+ ARIE, 1984-88, C, 216.

1678. Provenance ! Oni the headstone of another grave, seme

place.

Dynasty

King Date Language Purport Source

+ : + 1

A.H 828, Safar 1=1424 A.p., December 23 Arabic Records the death of some one (name not mentioned). ARIE, 1984-85, C, 215.

1579. Provenance ; Dargih

Dynasty

of Katupalli, near

On tho headstone ofa grave.

the searshore.

King Date

+ AH. 828 (1), Ramagain=1425 a.p., July-

Language

2 Arabic : Damaged.

Porport

Source

Records the martyrdom

of

Shaikh Ahmad (son 0...) son of Khatib

‘Sayyid Abmad aj-Tabari.

+ ARIE, 1984-85, C, 214. Dt. Chingleput ‘Tamil Neda

1580, Provenance : On a stone set up ina field.

King

Dt. Mallapuram Kerala

1582. Provenance : ‘Umar Ghtz{’s mosque, Ona plank above the entrance of the ante-chamber.

Dynasty

+

King Date

: 1 AHL. 887, Rabl' 11 18=1482 a.v., June6

Language

1 Arable

Purport

(Mughal) : (Aurangzeb)

.

_; Records the construction of the mosque

by the community YJama'at) of the pet. Date that of writin, —_: ARIS, 1973-74, D, 192.

Source

: Ona

15983. Provenance

plank above

the central door of the

tain hall, same mosque.

Dynasty: King : 2 AH. 1275=1858-59 A.D. Date Language : Arablo Purport _: Records the renovation of the mosque. Source: ARIE, 1973-74, D, 193. VELLORE

Dt. North Arcot ‘Tamil Nada

August

VANNIPETTA(PUTTERD

‘Dynasty

: av. 2 AH. 1251 =1835-36 : Persian : Records the construction of a mosqueby Mubammad Hasan. + ARSIE, 1922-23, B, 82. VELAYANKODE

grave, same

King

Source

Dynasty

King

Language Purport

+ ARIE, 1984-85, C, 212-13.

Dynasty

1581. Provenance : On aalab sct up near a Viokyaka scrine called Annamarkoyil,

+ AH.8XX

+ Arabic

Langage Purport Source

TOLLALI

Dt. Chingleput ‘Tamil Nada

Saidtai Bbii near the fort. On 1584, Provenance : Darofgth the headstone of a gra

Dynasty

King Date Language Purport Source

+

: + AGH. 1128011715-16 A.D. : Persian : Records the death of the female infant child of Sayyid Ibrahim Tabstabs, a devout follower of Murtagé and slave of Fagima. = ARIE, 4976-77, D, 268.

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156

1585. Provenance: Graveyard in Madan Diwan Chowk. On

the headstone ofa grave.

Dynasty: King : Date : AH. 1140—1727-28 A.D. Language

: Persian

Source

Muhammad Sa‘id. —_: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 267.

Purport

Dynasty King

_: Recordsthe death of Ghul&m

of Chand& central mihrab.

1386, Provenance : Mosque

t AH. 1148=1735-36 av. : Persian + Records

‘Ali son of

Shih. Above the

the construction

in Vellore by Hamda. + ARIE, 1176-77, D, 264.

1591. Provenance : Tomb of Bakbshi Begam in Tipii Suluin's

of the mosque

Date + Language: Purport —_: Source —_:

_ Source 1588.

Dynasty:

King Date

: Records the death of Shih ‘Abdu’l-Latif.

Composed by his great grandson Ruknu’d-

Language

Purport

Din.

1 ARIE, 1976-77, D, 269.

Dynasty

Dynasty: King A.H. 1169=1755-56 A.D. Date Language: Persian

Dynasty: King JH. 1182=1768-69 A.D. Date Language : Persian : Records the death of the great saint and Purport religious celebrity Shh Abt’l-Hasan Qurbi.

Composed by Agih.

Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 271. Provenance : Another inscription, same place. ‘Dynasty

King Date Language Purport

Source

Date

Language Purport

slave of the court of the Im&ms, particular ly of Imam Husain. _: ARIE, 1976-71, D, 265. of the tomb of Hazrat Makani.

1590.

King

_: Records the death of Hakim ‘All Akbar,a

1589. Provenance : Madrasa-i-Latifia. Iu the. northern wall

.H., 1194=1780 a.p. i

Records the Mubyiu'd-Din

by Amin.

death of a great saint Dhawaai (sic.). Composed

—: ARIE, 1976-71, D, 270.

: + AH. 1243==1827-28 av. : Persian

_: Records thedeath ofa great saint AbiBasan.

—_: ARIE, 1916-71, D, 272.

Provenance : Another inscription, same place.

the headstone ofa grave.

Source

AHL, 1231=1815-16 a.p. Persian Records the death of Shh ‘Aff B&dshih. ARIE, 1916-71, D, 262. Makaal.

Source

Provenance: Graveyard in Madan Diw&n Chowk. On

Purport

entrance.

1593. Provenance : In the northern wall of the tomb of Hazrat

: King 1 AH, 11501737-38 ap. Date Language: Persian Purport

Provenance : Tomb of ShUh ‘All BUdshUh, to the west of the said family graveyard. Above the Dynasty: King 3

1587. Provenance : J&mi* mosque. In the western wall of the Dynasty

:

Date 2 A.HL, 1222—1807-08 A.D. Language: Persian Purport : Records the construction of the tomb of Bakhshi Begam, wife of Haidar and mother of Tipii Sulyain, who died in A.H. 1219 (1804 -05 A.D.) Source: ARIE, 1976-77, D, 259. 1592.

tomb of Sayyid Sth ‘Abdu'l-Lagif in the courtyard.

family graveyard. Above the entrance.

:

1 AH, 1245=1829-30 aD.

=: Persian _—: Records the construction of the tomb by Mubylu’d-Din the Second,

Masan. Source: ARIE, 1916-71, D, 273. 1595.

Provenance : Tomb of

Mirz®

Rig&

son of (A)bi'l-

Husain in Tipi

Sultan's family graveyard. Above the

Dynasty

entrance.

King Date Language:

.H, 1247=1831-32 A.D. Persian

Source

ARIE, 1976-71, D, 258.

Purport

cords the death of Mirz® Rid® Husain.

1596. Provenance : Tomb of ‘Tipii Sult%n’s wife, same place. Dynasty King

On a loose slab.

: AH, 1248, Rajab 20=1832 a.p., December 3 Language: Persian _: Records the death of Fardu'Ilb Kb#2. Purport Source