Renadu region history

8th-Century Telugu inscription unearthed in Andhra Pradesh

An early 8th-century Telugu inscription was discovered at Pitikayagulla village in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, engraved on a stone slab near the historic Pitikesvara temple. Written in early Telugu script, the four-line record refers to the construction of a new embankment (nava katta), likely linked to irrigation. It mentions Pranimilli Achari, a craftsman, highlighting the role of artisans in public works. The inscription is significant for understanding the evolution of Telugu as a written administrative language, as well as providing insights into rural infrastructure, temple-centered settlements, and social organization in early medieval South India.