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