The Umacal is north-eastern part of Nilachala or Kamakhya hill in modern Guwahati in Kamrup region. The Umacal Rock inscription was issued by Surendra Varman (470-494), also known as Mahendra Varman, the son of king Ganapati Varman and queen Suvrata Devi, who is sixth in line of Varman dynasty of Kamarupa kingdom.
Inscription
Umacal Rock Inscription |
Maharajadhiraja Sri
Surendravarma Kritam
Bhagavat Balavadra
Swaminath Idah Griha
Translation
This cave of the illustrious lord Balabhadra has been constructed by Maharajadhiraja Sri Surendra Varman.