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In the province ofTanjore there are many Jains, principally ShroifFa, 

 and two or three ancient Jain temples. There are also some Jain 

 temples in the neighbourhood of Conjeveram, and in all likelihood 

 on enquiry they will be found to exist in the Mysore and in Canara, 

 and many other parts of the territories under the Madras Govern- 

 ment. It is probable that by an examination of the records and 

 traditions in these temples, some authentic information may be ob- 

 tained of the overthrow of this sect and the substitution of the 

 Brahminical influence ; as the tradition of the terrible and exter- 

 minating persecution which the Jains suffered many ages past, is 

 still kept alive amongst them. 



A correct history of the race of Princes south of the Coleroon, is 

 much wanted. The name of Trimul Naig is memorable for his 

 magnificence, his able civil' policy and splendid religious establish- 

 ments. Many of the most remarkable temples in Madura and 

 Tinnevelly were erected by him, and more than fifty substantial 

 foundations of temples in situations most judiciously selected, attest 

 his piety, wealth and taste. 



History of the provinces of Tinnevelly and Madura and of the 

 erection of the several pagodas and forts, and of the settlement of 

 the various tribes of Northern Brahmans on the lands on the banks 

 of the Tambrapourhie river in the province of Tinnevelly. 



An account of the Cotta Vellalers in the Tinnevelly district. 



An account of the origin of the Southern Poligars and the means 

 by which they acquired the lands held by them. 



An account of the settling of the Brahmans on the irrigated 

 lands of Tanjore and Trichinopoly. 



Ah account of the settlement of the Vellalers in the lands of the 

 Carnatic Payenghat ; with a notice of the countries whence they 

 emigrated. 



The history of the Northern Circars, with an account of the 

 Rash war settlers in that province. 



To ascertain whether any native histories exist of the invasion of 

 the south eastern peninsula by the Mahomedans and Mahrattas. 



At Madura some notices it is supposed are still preserved in the 

 hands of the Brahmans, which may throw light on the ancient go- 

 vernment and colonies believed to have migrated to the eastern and 

 western parts of the coast. 



In Malabar and Travancore, vestiges of the early colonization o f 

 Keraa, Mallialum, &:c. are supposed to exist. At Cochin the Jew- 

 ish establishment deserves notice, and enquiry should be made res- 



