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The author played a key role in the conservation of the architectural and artistic heritage of Travancore. This book is the product of his extensive study and research on Travancore inscriptions. There were many who offered their expertise in order to facilitate an improved understanding of the heritage of the state. He is perhaps a lesser known name amongst them. However, his contribution towards the field of archaeology remains matchless. This book is an academic list of hundreds of inscriptions found in the Region of Travancore (now a part of Kerala). The book is arranged alphabetically, district wise. Among the districts the peruser will find: Adur, Aruvittura, Colapuram, Citaral, Kanjur, Kanya Kumari, Kulitturai, Mannar, Marungur, Niranam, Podiyal, Sucindram, Tirupporaiyaru, Trivandrum, Valappalli etc. The list of the inscriptions is in the form of a table and gives the place of the inscription, the dynasty, the name of the king, the date, the language and alphabet and a short remark about the inscription.
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ISBN : 9788121241403
Pages : 345
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