Mentor Areas
- Medieval Indian history
- Sanskrit and Tamil language sources
Description:
Comparison of Copper Plate Seals in Chola and Pandya History. The seals of copper plate inscriptions depict symbols of royalty and were a general feature of early medieval lineages. In the case of South India, it has been long recognized that the seals of the Pandyas and Cholas depict not only generic royal paraphernalia, but specific symbols associated with allied and rival dynasties. This research project will analyze the placement of these symbols in the context of dynastic change in South India.
Preferred Qualifications
Some knowledge of language of Tamil or Sanskrit is preferred but not necessary
Details:
Preferred Student Year
Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
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Yes
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No
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No
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