What is an inscription? An inscription is an ancient writing which is carved or scratched on stone, metal, pottery, wood, brick, and lontar (a kind of palm) leaves. This writing was made regarding a decision of a land to be Sima (perdikan or tax-free land), building of a sacred place, and the solutions of legal problems.
Various letters and languages on the inscription. Letters used to write inscriptions were Pallawa, Jawa Kuno, Pra-Nagari, Dewanagari, and Arabic. Meanwhile, the languages were Sanskrit, Melayu Kuno, Jawa Kuno, Bali Kuno, and Arabic.
Sewu Temple. Based on the discovery of Manjusrigha inscription at the complex of Sewu Temple, a fact was revealed that Sewu Temple was built during Rakai Panangkaran period. Then, the building was continued by Rakai Panaraban (the ancestor of King Balitung).
Plaosan Temple. Based on the finding of short inscription in the complex of the temple which mentions the name Rakai Pikatan, some experts said that Plaosan Temple was built by the initiative of Rakai Pikatan.
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