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The Bhadrakali inscription is a key 12th-century record that confirms the history and development of Somnath Temple and patronage given by the Solanki dynasty.

About Bhadrakali Inscription

Location: It is situated in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat specifically on the wall of the Bhadrakali Temple.
It was carved in 1169 CE (Valabhi Samvat 850 and Vikram Samvat 1255) and currently protected by the State Department of Archaeology,
It is a eulogistic inscription of Param Pashupata Acharya Shriman Bhavabrihaspati, the (spiritual preceptor of Maharajadhiraj Kumarapala of Anhilwad Patan).

Historical Details in Bhadrakali Inscription

This inscription records the ancient and medieval history of the Somnath Temple.
It mentions the construction of Somnath Temple in all four yugas.
Accordingly, in the Satya Yuga, Chandra (Soma) built it of gold; in the Treta Yuga, Ravana built it of silver; in the Dvapara Yuga, Shri Krishna built it of wood; and in the Kali Yuga, King Bhimdev Solanki constructed a beautifully artistic stone temple.
The historic Bhadrakali inscription reflects the devotion of the Solanki rulers and scholars like Bhavabrihaspati.
Protection: State Department of Archaeology, Gujarat

Source: PIB

Bhadrakali Inscription FAQs

Q1: When was the Bhadrakali Inscription carved?

Ans: 1169 CE

Q2: Where is the Bhadrakali Inscription located?

Ans: Bhadrakali Temple, Prabhas Patan, Gujarat

Why Shaksgam Valley in News?

China has rejected India’s territorial claim over the Shaksgam Valley in the Jammu & Kashmir region, insisting the area is part of Chinese territory.

About Shaksgam Valley

The Shaksgam Valley, or Trans Karakoram Tract, is part of the Hunza-Gilgit region of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) and is a disputed territory claimed by India but controlled by Pakistan.
It borders Xinjiang Province of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the north, the Northern Areas of POK to the south and west, and the Siachen Glacier region to the east.
It was ceded to China by Pakistan in 1963, when both countries signed a boundary agreement to settle their border differences.
However, Article 6 of the agreement clearly stated that “the two parties have agreed that after the settlement of the Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India, the sovereign authority concerned will reopen negotiations with the Government of the People's Republic of China, on the boundary as described in Article Two of the present agreement, so as to sign a formal Boundary Treaty to replace the present agreement.”
The agreement laid the foundation of Karakoram highway, which was built jointly by Chinese and Pakistani engineers in the 1970s.

Source: IE

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Shaksgam Valley FAQs

Q1: Why is the issue in the news now?

Ans: China recently rejected India’s claim and defended its infrastructure work in the valley, including projects linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Q2: Where is the Shaksgam Valley located which recently became the site of dispute between India and China?

Ans: The Shaksgam Valley also known as Trans Karakoram Tract is located in the northernmost part of the Jammu & Kashmir region, north of the Siachen Glacier

Q3: Why is Shaksgam Valley strategically important?

Ans: The valley lies north of the Siachen Glacier and near China’s Xinjiang region, making it critical for military logistics, regional security, and connectivity, despite being sparsely populated.