History of the Pallavas of Kanchi c16.145

c16.145

80. Govinda's Copper-plate Inscription. A.D. 804. *Ind. Ant.*, vol. xi, p. 125. This copper-plate grant records the grant made by Govinda III while encamped on the bank of the River Tungabhadra to Gôrava a Śaiva priest. The record is dated Thursday, the fifth *tithi* of the dark fortnight of the month of Vaiśāka, of the year Subhānu, *Śaka* 726 expired, corresponding to Thursday, 4th April, A.D. 804. The record mentions that Govinda had conquered Dantiga the ruler of Kāñchī and as having levied tribute from him.