History of India, c. 150 A.D. to 350 A.D.: Naga–Vakataka Imperial Period c19.s2.8
History of India, c. 150 A.D. to 350 A.D.: Nāga–Vākāṭaka Imperial Period c19.s2.8
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c19.s2.8
The whole inscription reads *Bhūbhārāyam*, ‘at Bhūbhārā.’ The other brick on the top-side has *ā* at the left corner and *rā* at the right. They have arrow-marks to show the correct direction to the mason. The bricks are voussoir bricks in shape. The measurements of the bricks are: (1) 7" × 8" × 9" (one side broken, at present 6", originally probably 8" like the opposite side); the thickness is 2½", and the fabric very strong; (2) 8" × (7", broken) 9". It seems that bricks were made below the hill and were marked for *Bhūbhārā* which was evidently the name of the hill where the temple was built. Probably bricks were made together for several buildings and were thus allocated.