Book Title: Jaina Inscriptions in Tamilnadu
Author(s): A Ekambarnathan, C K Sivprakasham
Publisher: Research Foundation for Jainology Chennai
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Madurai District
151
Findspot
In the same place.
Dynasty
King
Date
2nd - 1st centuries B.C.
Language
and Script
Tamil, Brāhmi
Contents
Ela (v)a Atan, a cloth merchant of Vēņpal (1)i. ..... Tiyan cantan (a male personal name).
Reference
ARE, 78 & 79/1910, I. Mahadevan, op. cit., Alagarmalai, Nos. 14, 15.
Remarks
It seems that Elava Atan of Vēņpalli and ... Tiyancantan caused to be made rock-cut beds at Alagarmalai.
No. 206
Village
Alagarmalai
Taluk
Mēlūr
District
Madurai
Findspot
Near the seated Jaina image cut on the boulder bearing the Brāhmi inscription.
Dynasty
King
