Indian Epigraphy c15.t4.2

c15.t4.2

The earliest documents of the indigenous kings of India bear no trace of the use of any era. Many of them contain no date at all. But some of the official records of the independent rulers as well as those belonging to their officials and subordinates and persons residing in their dominions are dated. The date is, however, always expressed in the king’s regnal years. A few of the numerous instances may be cited.