Indian Epigraphy c11.t8.18

c11.t8.18

The item is omitted in some records like Dadda’s grant, while the Sasanakota plates have : ‘by the order from the king’s own mouth.’² The Ipur plates mention the donor’s son as the agent : ‘its order (*ājñā*) is [from the king’s] dear son, Mañcaṇṇa-bhaṭṭāraka.’³ The Svalpavelura grant⁴ has the illustrious *Mahāsāmanta* (i.e. a subordinate ruler) Aśokadeva as its *Dūtaka*.