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Svasti Sri!
"This is the gift [prasada] that His Majesty [Tiruvadi], King of Kings [Ko Konmai Kontan Ko], Sri Parkaran Iravivanmar, who is to wield sceptre for several thousand years, was pleased to make during the thirty sixth year opposite to the second year of his reign, on the day when he was pleased to reside at Muyirikkottu.
"We have granted to Issuppu Irappan, the [merchant guild of] ancuvannam, tolls by the boat and by other vehicles, ancuvannam dues, the right to employ the day lamp, decorative cloth, palanquin, umbrella, kettle drum, trumpet, gateway, arch, arched roof, weapons and rest of the seventy two privileges. We have remitted customs, dues and weighing fee.
"Moreover, according to this copper-plate grant, he shall be exempted from payments due to the king [koyil] from settlers in the town, but he shall enjoy what they enjoy.
"To Issuppu Irappan, proprietor of the ancuvannam, his male and female issues, nephews, and son-in-law, ancuvannam shall belong by hereditary succession as long as the sun and moon endure"
Prosperity!!
- This is attested by Kovarttana Mattandan, the utaiyavar (chieftain) of Venatu"
- This is attested by Kotai Cirikantan, the utaiyavar of Venpalinatu"
- This is attested by Manavepala Manaviyan, the utaiyavar of Eralanatu"
- This is attested by Irayaran Cattan, the utaiyavar of Valluvanatu"
- This is attested by Kotai Iravi, the utaiyavar of Netumpuraiyurnatu"
- This is attested by Murkkan Cattan, the Commander of the Eastern Forces"
This writing is executed by Vanralaceri Kandan-Kunrappolan, the Officer who Takes Down Oral Messages.
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