Mandsaur pillar inscription of Yashodharman, Mandsaur
Facts and practical information
The Mandasor Pillar Inscriptions of Yashodharman are a set of Sanskrit inscriptions from early 6th-century discovered at an archaeological site at the village of Sondani, about 4 kilometers south of Mandsaur in northwestern Madhya Pradesh, India. These record the victory of Aulikara king Yasodharman over the Hun king Mihirakula. According to Richard Salomon, these are notable for "their outstanding literary, calligraphic and historical value". The Mandasor inscription praises Yasodharman, describes him as having rescued the earth from "rude and cruel kings of the Kali age, who delight in viciousness". ()
Mandsaur
Mandsaur pillar inscription of Yashodharman – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Pashupatinath Temple.