Early Tamil Epigraphy: From the Earliest Times to the Sixth Century A.D. c28.s3.23
Early Tamil Epigraphy: From the Earliest Times to the Sixth Century A.D. c28.s3.23
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| **ILL.** | Tracing: Fig. 8.45. Estampage: Pl. 44. |
| **Locus** | Third inscription (from left) in the upper line. |
| **No. of lines** | 1 |
| **Length** | 37 cm. |
| **Date** | ca. 5th century A.D. |
| **Publ.** | *ARE* B. 338[C]/1992-93. |
| | S. Rajavelu 1995b:No. 5 (with eye copy). |
| **Notes** | |
| 1. | The first letter appears to be touching the second probably due to fissures in the rock surface. |
| 2. | Both the basic consonants are marked by the *puḷḷi*. |
| 3. | A personal name. See Commentary for discussion on etymology. |