The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c28.235

v2.c28.235

(8) *Khajraho Jaina image-inscription.*—This consists of a single line ‘divided into two parts by a boss.’ It opens with *Oṁ*, and then gives the date *(V.) Saṁvat* 1215 (A. D. 1157-58) in the *pravardhamāna-vijaya rājya* of Madanavarma-deva. On this date the image bearing the inscription was caused to be set up by the *Sādhu* Sālhe, the son of Pāhilla, who was the son of the *Śreṣṭhin* Dedū, of the Grahapati family. This inscription adds that the sons of Sālhe Mahāgaṇa and others, ‘always bow down to *Sambhavanātha*.’ It ends with the name of the *rūpakāra* Rāmadeva.²