________________
North Arcot District
215
No. 279
Village
Karantai (Tirupanambūr)
Taluk
Cheyyāju
District
North Arcot
Findspot
On the inner wall of the gopura, right of entrance in the Kunthu-Tirthankara temple.
Dynasty
Pallava
King
Nandivarman III
Date
(846-869 A.D.)
Tamil
Language
and Script
Contents
Three verses in praise of Pallavarkon who fought at Tellagu and imprisoned the Valava (i.e.) the Chola king.
Reference
ARE, 140/1939-40.
Remarks
This and the next record (142/1939–40) mention only the political exploits of Nandivarman III and not his contribution to this Jaina temple.
