Astana Gede inscriptions: Difference between revisions

{{Short description|Inscriptions in Kabuyutan Kawali, West Java}}

The '''Astana Gede inscriptions''', also known as '''Kawali inscriptions''', refer to six inscriptions discovered in the Kabuyutan [[Kawali]] area, [[Ciamis Regency]], [[Indonesia]]; the main inscription (Kawali I) bears the longest scripts. All of the inscriptions were written in the [[Old Sundanese language]] and [[Old Sundanese script]]. Although the inscription does not contain chandrasangkala ([[chronogram]]), the inscription was thoughttohave originated from the second half of the 14th century, based on the name of the king mentioned in this inscription.

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| footer = Several stone tablets of Kawali inscriptions

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The inscription was compared to other historical sources, such as ''[[Carita Parahyangan]]'' manuscript, and it was concluded that the Kawali I inscription was meant as a ''sakakala'' or commemoration monument to honor the greatness of King [[Niskala Wastu Kancana]], ruler of [[Sunda Kingdom|Sunda]] ruled from his capital in Kawali. Niskala Wastu Kancana was the sole surviving heir of King Linggabuana, and also the younger brother of Princess [[Dyah Pitaloka Citraresmi]]; both died in Bubat [[Majapahit]] in 1357.

* [[Batutulis inscription]]

{{Commonscat|Kawali inscriptions}}

[[Category:Sundanese inscriptions in Indonesia]]

[[Category:14th-century inscriptions]]

[[Category:Sunda Kingdom]]