Ravikirti

Ravikirti
Ravikirti's inscription, Meguti Jain Basadi, Aihole
Born
Ravikirti (6-7th Century)
OccupationsPoet, Scholar,and Jain monk
Known forRavikirti is known for composing the famous Aihole inscription, which celebrates Pulakeshin II's military achievements.
Notable workAihole inscription

Ravikirti was a 7th-century Jain monk, poet, scholar, and epigraphist active in the Deccan region of India. He served in the court of Immadi Pulakeshi (Pulakeshin II), the Chalukya emperor of Vatapi (Badami), and is regarded as his spiritual guru. He is best known for composing the notable Aihole inscription at the Meguti Jain temple, Aihole, which celebrates Pulakeshin II's military achievements.

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