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CONTENTS.
The Cholas. |
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| Chola genealogy from A.D. 50 to A.D. 150—Karikal the Groat—Ched-Chenni Nalank-Killi—Killi-Valavan—Rajasnyam—vedda-peru-nar-killi | 65 |
The Pandyas. |
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| Pandyan genealogy from AD. 50 to A.D. 150—Aryappadai-kadanta-nedunj-Cheliyan—Verri-ver-Cheliyan—Nedunj Cheliyan II—Ugrap-peru-valuti—Nanmaran | 81 |
The Cheras. |
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| Chera genealogy from A.D. 50 to A.D. 100—Athan I—Athan II alias Vana Varmman—Chonkudduvan alias Imaya Varmman—Yanaik-kad-Chey—Perun-cheral-Irumporai | 89 |
Princes and Chiefs. |
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| Thirayan of Kanchi—Pulli and Athanungan of Venkadam—Malayaman of Kovalur—Evvi of Milalai—Nannan of Chenkanma—Ay of Aykudi—Porunan of Nanjil Nad—Palayan Maran of Mohoor—Alumbil-Vel—Piddan—Korran of Kuthiraimalai—Athiyaman of Thakadoor | 102 |
Social Life. |
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| System of government—The king—Five great assemblies—Eight groups of attendants—Officers of State—Customs, tolls and taxes—Tamil castes : Arivar, Ulavar, Vellalar or Karalar, Ayar, Vedduvar, Artizans, Padaiadchiyar, Valayar, Pulayar—Tamil castes similar to the castes described by Megasthenes—Mode of dress—Perfumes—Ornaments—Freedom of women—Courting—Suicide of disappointed lovers—Harlots and courtezans—Marriages— Articles of food—Entertainments—Music—Tamil and Aryan plays—Dances—Actresses—Painting—Sculpture—Houses—Forts—Assault and battle—Military caste—War-bards, minstrels, and actors—Description of city life in Madura | 109 |
