Rare Vijayanagara-Era inscription discovered in Kampli, K'taka

A rare 16th-century Vijayanagara-era inscription has been discovered in Karnataka’s Kampli taluk near Hampadevanahalli village. The Kannada stone inscription, believed to date back to the reign of Emperor Krishnadevaraya, offers valuable insights into the empire’s administration, village renaming practices, and religious traditions.