{"product_id":"history-and-culture-of-tamil-nadu-vol-2-c-ad-1310-to-c-1885-v-2","title":"History and Culture of Tamil Nadu: Vol. 2 (c. AD 1310 to c. 1885): v. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chithra Madhavan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e D.K. Print World Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 199\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 01-12-2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788124603956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEpigraphy, the study of inscriptions, plays a crucial role in reconstructing India's history. Tamil Nadu, in particular, is home to a vast collection of epigraphs, which have significantly aided historians in understanding the region’s past. While the majority of these inscriptions are written in Tamil, from the sixth century AD onwards, a considerable number of both lithic and copper-plate inscriptions were composed in Sanskrit as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of these inscriptions are entirely in Sanskrit, while others—especially copper-plate records—are bilingual, with the \u003cem\u003eprashasti\u003c\/em\u003e (eulogistic) section written in refined Sanskrit and the operative portion recorded in Tamil. These Sanskrit inscriptions provide valuable historical, cultural, and linguistic insights, shedding light on the governance, society, and artistic achievements of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a comprehensive study of Sanskrit inscriptions found in Tamil Nadu, analyzing their significance in understanding the history of the region. It is an essential resource for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts interested in South Indian epigraphy and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChithra Madhavan is a noted historian and researcher specializing in South Indian history, temple architecture, and epigraphy. She has extensively studied inscriptions, contributing significantly to the understanding of Tamil Nadu’s historical and cultural legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49601245610288,"sku":"DKPrintWorld_9788124603956","price":405.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/d-k-printworld-pvt-ltd-book-default-title-history-and-culture-of-tamil-nadu-vol-2-c-ad-1310-to-c-1885-v-2-40376816402736.jpg?v=1775968431","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/history-and-culture-of-tamil-nadu-vol-2-c-ad-1310-to-c-1885-v-2","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}