Two fragmented inscriptions, written in Tamil and believed to be from the 11th century and the 13th century C.E., were found from the ruins of an old Lord Shiva temple at Tondamanadu village in Tirupati district.
K. Muniratnam Reddy, director (epigraphy), Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), said he received the two inscriptions from K.S. Ramarao, RDO, Srikalahasthi, who sent them for epigraphy reading.
Mr. Reddy explained that one of the fragmented inscription, engraved on a stone and found near the temple, is written in the Tamil language and characters of 11th century C.E.. An incomplete and fragmented inscription, it is a record of a gift of land for a koneri (a square pond with steps from all the sides). It further mentions some taxes such as kudivaram, pathuvaram and aayathinel (paddy).
