The medieval Tamil-language inscriptions in Southeast Asia and China.

From: Journal of Southeast Asian Studies | Date: September 1, 1998| Author: Christie, Jan Wisseman | Copyright information

Eight medieval (ninth-thirteenth century) Tamil-language inscriptions have so far been found in Southeast Asia and China. The contents, locations, dates and local historical and archaeological contexts provide an interesting sidelight on an important period in the economic history of Southeast Asia.

Early inscriptions written in Indian languages and scripts abound in Southeast Asia. Literacy in the very early states of Southeast Asia - aside from the portion of north Vietnam anne...

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