Why did kings have inscription carved on copper plates and temple wall ?
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These are basically engraved as to keep their existence and thoughts alive in upcoming world
Answer:
The kings have inscriptions carved on copper plates and temple walls as a sign of their power and wisdom. When a king lives or dies, their power and knowledge is carved in the memory of the people in the kingdom through these inscriptions. This way they become immortal in everyone's memories.
Explanation:
Copper can be made thin sheets like Paper and write any language without spoiling the sheet. It won't rust witstand many years of climate. Cheaper than silverMost of the inscriptions of Indian kings were about the royal grants to the construction or maintenance of the temple or the monetary benefits to the employees there or for continuous worship on behalf of the royal family. There are some exceptions of course.
The details of the donations were carved on the temple walls so that the general public is aware of the donation. This reduces the misappropriation of the funds. Alternatively the inscriptions were engraved on copper which is rustproof and relatively cheap.