Elements of South-Indian Palæography, from the Fourth to the Seventeenth Century A.D. c8.s1.15
Elements of South-Indian Palæography, from the Fourth to the Seventeenth Century A.D. c8.s1.15
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In the seventh century A. D. this material is repeatedly mentioned in the Life and Travels of Hiouen Thsang⁴. According to these authorities⁵ the collection of the three piṭaka made and circulated by Mahākāçyapa was written on tāla leaves, and at the time Hiouen Thsang visited India these leaves were in general use.