Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About the Book:-The author played a key role in the conservation of the architectural and artistic heritage of Travancore. This book is the product of his extensive study and research on Travancore inscriptions. There were many who offered their expertise in order to facilitate an improved understanding of the heritage of the state. He is perhaps a lesser known name amongst them. However, his contribution towards the field of archaeology remains matchless. This book is an academic list of hundreds of inscriptions found in the Region of Travancore (now a part of Kerala). The book is arranged alphabetically, district wise. Among the districts the peruser will find: Adur, Aruvittura, Colapuram, Citaral, Kanjur, Kanya Kumari, Kulitturai, Mannar, Marungur, Niranam, Podiyal, Sucindram, Tirupporaiyaru, Trivandrum, Valappalli etc. The list of the inscriptions is in the form of a table and gives the place of the inscription, the dynasty, the name of the king, the date, the language and alphabet and a short remark about the inscription. About the Author:-R. Vasudeva Poduval was born in 1896 and died in 1978. He is perhaps a lesser known name amongst them. However, his contribution towards the field of archaeology remains matchless. In 1928, Poduval was appointed as Government Archaeologist by Dewan M.E. Watts, and in 1936 he rose to the position of Superintendent of Archaeology in Travancore state.Poduval became the Director of Archaeology in 1947. Under him, the department adopted scientific methods and technologies in excavation. The departmental activities were compartmentalised into excavation, conservation, and research, with due importance given to all sections. After his retirement in 1954, he took up an assignment as Labour Welfare Secretary, Gemini Studios. In 1957, he became 'Special Officer' in charge of the Sri Chitralayam, and in 1958 he was nominated to the Travancore Dewasom Board by Sree Chithira Tirunal. The Title 'Travancore Inscriptions: A Topographical List written/authored/edited by R. Vasudeva Poduval', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121241397 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 345 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 345. Seller Inventory # PB1111021019860

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