Early Tamil Epigraphy: From the Earliest Times to the Sixth Century A.D. c28.s7.t8.25

c28.s7.t8.25

See also section 4.3.3 on the historical significance of the inscription. It is difficult to identify the Cēra kings mentioned in the Edakal records, as the name *ātaṉ* and the title *kaṭumān* were borne by more than one ruler. The titles **kaṭummiputa** (Ta. *kaṭumān*) and **satiyaputō** (Ta. *atiyamāṉ*) and the Pkt. genitive suffix in **utayanasa** indicate the extent of Pkt. influence on Tamil epigraphy in this period. (See **80.1**, **59.1** and **24.5** respectively.)