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Old 30th December 2019, 12:01 AM   #1
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I sent a pic of the inscription to my study coordinator ( she is from Chennai).
Do not expect quick answer: it’s New Year time.
Moreover, who knows what language was used.
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Old 30th December 2019, 12:12 AM   #2
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What makes it extra hard is the rust underneath that has lifted off the overlying koftgari.
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Old 31st December 2019, 06:24 PM   #3
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Jose was correct: the inscription is mutilated by rust.
The last word in it is " Rajah".
For the rest, my res. asst. sent pics to India, she has several friends who are linguists. But even she has very little hope.....
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Old 31st December 2019, 08:41 PM   #4
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Well, one word is better than nothing. Thank you and your friend, Ariel,

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Old 31st December 2019, 09:28 PM   #5
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Ariel, thanks for your assistance, but do you know in language it is written?
This could, maybe, point to a region. I think Rajasthan is correct, but it might help.

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Old 1st January 2020, 01:27 AM   #6
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Sorry, forgot to mention: Hindi.
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