Trilingual Inscription
- Period
- Colonial
- Date
- 2025-10-13
- Materials
- Fiber
- Dimensions
- W-77cm, H-144cm, THK-12cm
- Inventory
- MAMG/2009/RE/24
Full Description
This slab contains an inscription which was drafted in 1409 CE in three languages i.e. Persian, Chine se and Tamil. It was originally drafted in China and then brought to Sri Lanka to be set up by Admiral Zen He. The text describes the objects brought to the country in order to venerate the God Thenavarai Narayana (the god of Devinuwara). This red sandstone slab was discovered by the District Engineer H.F, Tomalin at a location on Cripps road, Galle in the year 1911.