Ancient History of the Deccan c5.s5.1

c5.s5.1

This dynasty had Veṅgipura for its capital, and had a special cult for the god Chitrarathaswâmin. The remains of a temple dedicated to this deity are found at Pedda-vêgi near Ellore. As copper-plates connected with this dynasty and this country have been found in the environs of this town, I think we may admit the identity of Veṅgipura with Pedda-vêgi. The plates of king Vijaya-Dêvavarman (Ep. Ind. Vol. IX., No. 7, page 56) are in Prâkṛit but contain two sanskṛit verses. This king is said to be the ‘performer of horse sacrifices.’