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commenced. The given tithi commenced about 2 h. 50 m. after mean sunrise on Saturday, 1 February, A.C. 1287.
Of 13 newly discovered dates, seven dates are of definite character. They all apply to the mode of expired. years.
Of the seven definite dates, three dates (nos. 12, 13 & 15) give indications about the system of years. Two dates (nos. 13 and 15) belong to Kārttikādi years, while one date (no. '12) applies to Caitrādi years.
- As for the system of months, only two dates (nos. 14 and 15) throw light on it. Both of them apply to the Amānta system of months.
Thus there is a slight increase of percentage in the system of years and months with the inclusion of these new dates.
KUTCH 1. Regular Dates A. Date in Bright Fortnights
Date in the month Caitra to Jyestha Date in expired Āsādhädi or expired Kārttikādi years
image inscription 22. V. 1304-Bhadreshvara Vasai Mahātirtha, pp. 156 f.,
Bhadreśvara image inscription
Sam. 1304, Vaišākha, śu. di. 7, Guru V. 1304 expired Aşādhadi : Thursday, 2 April, (or expired Kärttikādi)
A.C. 1248 B. Date in Dark Fortnights
Amānta Date Date in the month Caitra te Jyestha Date in expired Aşādhādi or expired kārttikādi years
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