Pushkari
| Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R) |
Pushkari (पुष्करी) was the capital of Nala Dynasty. The Nala Dynasty capital was Pushkari, which is mentioned as the place of issue in an inscription of Arthapati.
Earlier, Pushkari was believed to be the present-day Podagada in Koraput district, where an inscription of Skandavarman has been found.[1]
Later research has led to the identification of Garhdhanora in Bastar (now Kondagaon) district as Pushkari. The excavations carried out by Madhya Pradesh's Directorate of Archaeology and Museums has resulted in discovery of several ruined temples and sculptures at Garhdhanora.[2]
Inscriptions
The following inscriptions of the Nala kings have been discovered:[3]
| Find spot | Issued by | Issued from | Regnal year | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesarabera | Arthapati | Pushkari | 7 | Grant of Keselaka (or Kesalaka) village to the Brahmanas of Kautsa gotra. The village was earlier identified with Kesarabera (or Kesaribeda), but is now identified with Keskal | [4] |