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10th Century Chola-period merchant guild inscription
January 3 , 2025
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- ASI deciphered a Chola-period merchant guild inscription found at Pilippatti village in Illuppur taluk in Pudukkottai district.
- It mentions trade groups of various territorial divisions, including Ainurruvars of Mangala Nadu, Puramalai Nadu, Poongundra Nadu, Manalur Nadu and Virapattinam of Kodumbalur.
- The inscription dates back to the 10th century and was probably installed during the reign of either Parantaka Chola or Uttama Chola.
- The inscription has various symbols including Ankush (sharp pointed hook then used to control elephants), Trishul and lamps.
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