Mattakallappu Manmiyam
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Mattakallappu Manmiyam cover page | |
| Author | F.X.Nadarajah |
|---|---|
| Original title | மட்டக்களப்பு மான்மியம் |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Tamil |
| Genre | History |
| Publisher | Batticaloa District Cultural Board |
Publication date | 1962 |
| Pages | XII + 128 + 9 |
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Mattakallappu Manmiyam (Tamil: மட்டக்களப்பு மான்மியம்; English: The Glory of Batticaloa) is a Tamil historical book. This book contains facts of the history of Batticaloa.[1] Mattakallappu Manmiyam has been compiled by ‘’Vidhwan’’ F.X.Nadarajah from the collections of Palm-leaf manuscripts, copper plate inscriptions & inscriptions and it was published in August 1962. The original authors are unknown.[2]
The book is recorded the history from ancient Batticaloa to Dutch colonial era.[3] Historians say that the book has perplexity and mythical story as it written by various authors in various durations. However, it is considered a rare and important book for knowing the history of Batticaloa.
Content
The book describes the ancient history of Batticaloa. Also, it gives more information about the kings, who ruled the Batticaloa, caste system, temple system, etc.
Main Content
- Name
- History
- Caste
- Temple
- Miscellaneous
See also
- மட்டக்களப்பு
References
- ↑ "Eastern Tamils - History". Lankanewspapers. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ↑ "மட்டக்களப்பு வரலாறு எழுதப்பட்ட முறையும் சிக்கல்களும்". Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ↑ Mattakkalappu Maanmiyam
External links
- Ebook of Mattakallappu Manmiyam (Tamil)