Tamili Inscriptions and Developments of Tamil Paleography - Special Reference To Villupuram

Abstract

This article explores the paleography of Tamil Nadu through graffiti and epigraphical sources, focusing on Villupuram, a prominent district with a rich history and culture. Paleography is an ancient writing system found in meager antiquities, but it could be the rudimentary writing style of the people in India, particularly Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu has vast archaeological and epigraphical sources, which researchers have explored through excavations and exploration. Villupuram has the potential to have an ancient writing system that evolved from archaeological excavations by the department and individuals. Writing style originated from graffiti and epigraphical forms in ancient India, particularly Tamil Nadu. Literary sources have authenticated these letters, highlighting the importance of understanding the ancient writing system in Tamil Nadu. The study of ancient Tamil scripts shows that the Vatteluttu script, a rounded cursive form used in inscriptions, evolved from the Tamil-Brahmi script in the third century BCE. Inscriptions demonstrating the evolution of the old Tamil script can be found throughout the Villupuram area, especially in Jambai, Thondur, Neganurpatti, and Thirunathar Kundru.