Two inscriptions from the later Gupta period (7th-8th centuries AD) both refer to kings Shardulavarman and his son Anantvarman of Maukhari dynasty. Another inscription is in Brahmi and was found in the cave.
Barabar, Dharawat and Dabthu have given up remarkable archaeological finds. The Barabar hills are situated 14 Km. East of Makhdumpur railway station in Jehanabad are the rock cut caves are the earliest examples of cave Architecture in north India. During the reign of Ashoka, these caves were excavated for the ascetics of Ajivika sect. These are known as Sudama, Vishwajhopri, Karnchaupar and Lomas rishi and are excavated in the hard granite with care.
The interior surface contains a polish and is burnished like glass. In the Nagarjuni range there are three caves containing the inscriptions of Ashoka`s grandson Dusratha and are known as Gopi, Vahiyaka and Vedathika.
