The
Ancient City of Vengipura : Archaeological Excavations at Peddavegi/I.K. Sarma.
Delhi, Book India Publishing Co., 2002, xviii, 118 p., 33 figs., 53 plates, $72.
ISBN 81-85638-15-2.
The
Ancient City of Vengipura : Archaeological Excavations at Peddavegi/I.K. Sarma.
Delhi, Book India Publishing Co., 2002, xviii, 118 p., 33 figs., 53 plates, $72.
ISBN 81-85638-15-2.
Contents: Preface. 1. Discovery of the site: historical background. 2. Layout and cuttings (PVG-I to III). 3. Sequence, finds and chronology. 4. The structures: a). Stupa at Dhanamdibba. b). Panchayatana complex, Phase-IB. c). PVG-II: Paramesvara Temple area. d). PVG-III: Fortifications. 5. Inscriptions. 6. Coins. 7. Pottery. 8. Stone sculptures, icons and other objects (From excavations and explorations): a). Lime stone sculptures and other finds. b). Other stone sculptures and icons. c). Select objects from excavated contexts Dhanamdibba. d). Documented sculptures from ancient places at Peddavegi (Kept in Paramesvara Temple compound). 9. Terracotta figures and decoratives (Gamesmen, ear ornaments and beads). 10. Ivory, shell, stucco and bone objects. 11. Metal objects (Copper and Iron). 12. Glass objects. 13. Temples at Peddavegi: a). Vishnu Temple. b). Paramesvara Temple. 14. Badarala village and Ratnalakunta (Loose sculptures and other finds).
"Vijaya Vengipura was a flourishing city in ancient Andhra after the decline of Sriparvata Vijayapuri of the Ikshvaku dynasty by about 4 century A.D. Infact Ptolemy (140 A.D.), refers to Vengi as the capital city of the Salankayanas. During the Vishnukundi and early Eastern Chalukyan rule Vengipura played a crucial role as a political centre as well as a great cultural capital of Andhradesa.
"Due to indiscriminate occupation and devastation caused by the locals, Archaeological Survey of India at the direction of the Central Government planned systematic excavation and documentation of the various places in this village during the years 1984-87.
"Indeed, that was too late but whatever cultural remains could be retrieved were carefully recorded and studied. The present work is the result of that venture by the author who is ably assisted by a devoted team of staff of the Excavations Branch, Nagpur." (jacket)