Do you know this 1st cen CE Jambai inscription near Thirukovilur was instrumental in resolving one of the greatest historical puzzle? Read on. This Tamizh-Brahmi inscription reads ”Satiyaputo Atiyan Netuman Anci itta Pali” meaning ‘The hermitage was given by Atiyan Netuman Anci,
This inscription describes the missing link of Satyaputras mentioned in 3rd cen BCE Ashoka edicts of Kilark, Kalsi, Joukatha and Sabas which mentioned Chera, Chola, Pandyas and Satyaputras in deccan. Historians couldn't identify the clan called Satyaputras.
The Jambai inscription sheds light that satyaputras are those who ruled the northern and NW parts of Tamizhagam with Tagadur (current Dharmapuri) as it's capital. Adhiyaman Neduman Anci was well known of them and praised as one of the seven patrons of ancient Tamizhagam. The
Another puzzle to solve. Adhiyaman ruled over Thagadur while Jambai is near Thirukovilur more than 100 kms away and the inscription specifically mentions Adhiyaman . The region was ruled by Thirumudi Kari who was defeated by Adhiyaman and possibly Adhiyan would have donated this
That's not the end of the story. The ancient Karyampureeswarar temple built by Malayaman Thirumudi Kari 2000 years ago was lying as ruins in Koogaiyur. Annamalayar Arapani Kuzhu did Uzhavarapani in this temple during 2019, bringing it back to life. @pollaavinayen
@pollaavinayen Is it not fascinating to see how our temples hold the key to know our history in full? Unfortunately, many of them are left to decay in front of our eyes. Temples are our identity and we need to preserve them.