Archival records from Rescuing Tamil customary law: locating and copying endangered records of village judicial assemblies (1870-1940) (EAP314)
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Copper plates issued by King Thirumalai Nayakar [Mid 17th century]
This series contains three copper plates were issued by the Nayak King Thirumalai Nayakar who rule Madurai in the middle of the 17th century to… -
Honour dispute documents [1889-1953]
This scope and content of this series are identical to that of the collection (as there is one series).3 handwritten and typed paper documents.… -
Ritual tax collection notebooks [1920-1939]
This series contains the different villages visited by the Sivagiri Addenam and the ritual tax collected from each household which comes under his… -
Court cases [1919-1945]
This file contains documents related to court cases involving Siruvalai Zamin's estate (illegal cutting of trees) and the removal of a village… -
Family Documents [1919-1954]
This file contains two family documents: a marriage invitations and a hand drawn family genealogy.2 printed and handwritten documents. Various… -
Temple conflicts [1827-1945]
This file contains the complaints sent to the District Collector by Achutharama Goundar, the forefather of the current document holder… -
Copper plate 1 [1827-1945]
This file contains one copperplate. This copper plate, issued by king Tirumalai Narendiran establishes Immudi Achiram Goundar as the headman (… -
Copper plate 2 [1827-1945]
This file contains two copperplates. These two copperplates mention a variety of topics. They begin by praising lord Krishna. Then goes on to… -
Drama company disputes [1932-1936]
This file contains 14 documents related to contracts and disputes between individuals and local drama companies (include children's contracts… -
Government communication [1874-1948]
This file contains different handwritten and printed official documents including various types of notifications and communications to and by the… -
Village panchayat court [1869-1953]
This file contains documents relating the Village Panchayat Court (VPC) of Adalai as well as other dispute settlement documents. It includes… -
Temple accounts notebook [1916-1935]
This file contains a notebook recording information from four temples located in the village of Adhalai such as lists of the vessels owned by a… -
Temple papers [1862-1947]
This file contains loose documents covering various temple management issues.5 handwritten paper document. Various format. -
Land Auctions [1865-1937]
This file contains 13 open auction notices and land tax receipts. -
Land Rent Receipts [1865-1937]
This file contains 6 land rent receipts.