Mattakallappu Manmiyam

Mattakallappu Manmiyam

Mattakallappu Manmiyam cover page
Author F.X.Nadarajah
Original title மட்டக்களப்பு மான்மியம்
Country Sri Lanka
Language Tamil
Genre History
Publisher Batticaloa District Cultural Board
Publication date
 1962
Pages XII + 128 + 9

Mattakallappu Manmiyam (Tamil: மட்டக்களப்பு மான்மியம்; English: The Glory of Batticaloa) is a Tamil historical book. This book contains facts of the history of Batticaloa.[1] Mattakallappu Manmiyam has been compiled by ‘’Vidhwan’’ F. X. Nadarajah from the collections of palm-leaf manuscripts, copper plate inscriptions & inscriptions and it was published in August 1962. The original authors are unknown.[2]

The book records the history from ancient Batticaloa to Dutch colonial era.[3] Historians say that the book has perplexity and mythical story as it written by various authors in various durations. However, it is considered a rare and important book for knowing the history of Batticaloa.

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Palm-leaf manuscript of Mattakallappu Manmiyam at Batticaloa Museum

The book describes the ancient history of Batticaloa. Also, it gives more information about the kings, who ruled the Batticaloa, caste system, temple system, etc.

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References

  1. ↑ "Eastern Tamils - History". Lankanewspapers. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  2. ↑ "மட்டக்களப்பு வரலாறு எழுதப்பட்ட முறையும் சிக்கல்களும்". Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  3. ↑ Mattakkalappu Maanmiyam
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