The Linguistic Style of the Tirupattur District’s Vatteluttu Script (inscriptions, Hero Stones) from a Grammatical Perspective)

Abstract

External evidence such as inscriptions, copper plates, and other artifacts serve as proof of the existence of the ancient Tamils. The inscriptions engraved on such stone tablets provide a wealth of information about the language of the period in which they were inscribed, the scribes, the society, and much more. Various writing systems such as Tamil-Brahmi, Vatteluttu, and Tamil are found. In this regard, This research paper examines the Vatteluttu script (inscriptions, hero stones) of Tirupattur district from a grammatical perspective.