Jaina Inscriptions in Tamilnadu

SR No.: 006562
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: A Ekambarnathan, C K Sivprakasham
Publisher: Research Foundation for Jainology Chennai
Publication Year: 1987
Total Pages: 488
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 11 MB

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Jaina Inscriptions in Tamilnadu
No. 200
Village
Alagarmalai
Taluk
Mēlūr
District
Madurai
Findspot
Between the first and second cutting of the overhanging rock in the cave on the hill.
Dynasty
King
Date
2nd - 1st centuries B.C.
Tamil, Brāhmi
Language
and Script
Contents
(The) gift of Ātan, (a) Matiraiy.
goldsmith (of)
Reference
ARE, 244/1963–64, I. Mahadevan, op. cit., Alagarmalai, No. 1, T V. Mahalingam, op. cit., pp. 236-239.
Remarks
The present Madurai is referred to in the record as Matiraiy.