First Indian epigraphical reference to Halley’s comet found in 15th century copper plate inscription in Mallikarjunaswamy temple in Srisailam

The inscription records a grant made by the Vijayanagara ruler Mallikarjuna to a Vedic scholar on Śaka 1378, Dhātru Āshāḍha ba. 11, corresponding to Monday, June 28, 1456 CE

First Indian epigraphical reference to Halley’s comet found in 15th century copper plate inscription in Mallikarjunaswamy temple in Srisailam
The inscription records a grant made by the Vijayanagara ruler Mallikarjuna to a Vedic scholar on Śaka 1378, Dhātru Āshāḍha ba. 11, corresponding to Monday, June 28, 1456 CE