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Report on the Mackenzie Manuscripts. 



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Inscriptions and records perished in the disturbances, caused by 

 Tippu-Sultan. Much uncertainty expressed as to antiquity. Some 

 explanations as to the opposing sects of Saivas and Vaishnavas. Some 

 similar details; and a reference to two kings named Kokatii-raja, and 

 Cheriya-Perumal, who fought with each other ; Vv'hen the former killed 

 the latter, and received from the Br ahmans the country of the slain 

 chief. Reference to Clieruman-Perumal who ruled 36 years ; and in- 

 troduced the Bauddhas (Mahomedans) : other matters relating to lo- 

 cal customs. 



Note.— This paper seems to be rather more important, than most of 

 the others in this manuscript; but the matter has been to a prevailing 

 degree anticipated by preceding documents. A reference to this paper 

 in connexion with them, would be desirable. 



Section 18. Replies to enquiries from the Tirumana-cheri-raja of 

 the Cuvilta-ndd district. 



He is connected with the Paniyur Brahmans. He describes the 

 chiefs subordinate to him; the mode of appointment to the succession, 

 and of receiving authority from him. He enters into statistic, and 

 revenue details; and after stating that his country has become impo- 

 verished, seeks for a relaxed tribute, and favour, from the Honouarble 

 Company. 



Note.— The contents are too minute to admit of abstraci. The do- 

 cument appears to be of some importance for reference. 



Remark.— The index, prefixed to this book, was found to be not quite 

 accurate. The contents are not of very high interest ; but they have 

 been re-copied, partly because of the fragile material, chiefly China 

 paper, on which they were written. We may gather from them, that 

 the Malayalam country is perhaps more destitute of authentic records, 

 than any other portion of the Indian Peninsula. 



Manuscript book. No. /.—Countermark 900. 



(The following is a brief paper in the Malayalam language and 

 character : the greater portion of the contents of the book is in Tamil, 

 and Telugu). 



Description of Funeral Ceremonies. 

 A brief introduction in.Tamil, describes the preparation for funeral 



