CASTES OF ANCIENT TAMILAHAM AS GLEANED FROM THE INSCRIPTIONS
The inscriptions of South Indian temples constitute the major sources for the construction of the history of South India. They contain many historical information and many data regarding the social and economic conditions of contemporary life. The inscriptions are unique in the sense that they record in detail everything connected with the registering of grants to temples. So a careful study of records will give an authentic picture of the contemporary growing along with the devotees by material offerings, accumulation of society in its aspects. The religious significance was properties etc. It helps us to form a social centre of divinity. From the available inscriptions of the temple, some useful…
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