Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: A research team from Tamil Nadu has discovered two stone inscriptions near Kangayam in Tamil Nadu.
- The inscriptions include an 11th-century Grantham and a 16th-century Tamil inscription.
About Grantham Inscriptions:
- The Grantham inscriptions, created by Tamils for writing the North Indian language, were found near the Amman shrine inside the Siva Temple.
- The stone, bears graffiti marks and writings on all four sides, depicting symbols such as standing lamps, ‘Trishul,’ conch, and moon symbols.
About Tamil inscription found:
- The 16th-century Tamil inscription, found inside the Vishnu temple, provides historical details about pottery-making and a donation for lighting the perpetual lamp in the temple.
