Ancient Vijayanagara inscription discovered at Penukonda in Andhra Pradesh
Archaeologists uncovered a Vijayanagara-era stone inscription at Penukonda in Andhra Pradesh. Written in Telugu, it records royal grants and religious endowments, offering clues about medieval administration. The Andhra Pradesh State Department of Archaeology announced the find, noting it may illuminate the empire’s southern expansion and local governance. Researchers will conduct further analysis to date the epigraph accurately.