The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c28.120

v2.c28.120

(5) *Khajraho stone inscription.*—It was discovered in a temple at Khajraho. It consists of 33 lines. The record opens with *Oṁ namaḥ Śivāya*, and then praises Śiva (Rudra, Digambara, Śūladhara, Maheśvara), Bhāratī, and Gaṇeśa. Next follows the usual story of the origin of the Candrātreyas. Then comes the regular genealogy of the family from Nannuka to Dhaṅga. In lines 48-51 we are told that the latter erected a magnificent temple for the god Sambhu. “He also distributed great quantities of gold and established in connection with the temple dwellings for pious Brāhmans to whom donations were made of land, grain, money, and cows.” (Vs. 52-54.) The record was composed when the illustrious priest of the royal household Yaśodhara was acting in the office of *Dharmādhikāra*.³