epigraphy

The inscription says that the stone was erected in the memory of Kiran, son of Aththiyan, who fought against Apannur and died Chennai: A 2,000-year-old Tamil Brahmi-inscribed hero stone was found in Appanur village in Ramanathapuram. Epigraphists say the writings on the stone could belong to 1st century BCE, making it one of the earliest…