Early Tamil Epigraphy: From the Earliest Times to the Sixth Century A.D. c23.s21.t1.11

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The Nākar were an ancient autochthonous race inhabiting South Asian countries. In popular mythology, the name is connected with *nāga* (Skt.) 'serpent (deity)'; the Nāgas are regarded as semi-divine beings. The personal name *nākaṉ* (No. *48*, with variant spellings in Nos. *37* and *72*) may be based on the ancient clan name or derived from Pkt. *nāga* .