GENERAL INFORMATION d)Department e) · 2019. 12. 17. · Water Right in the History of Tamil Nadu: from Sangam Age to C 1600 A D.NCBH, Chennai, 2011. 06. History of South India, NCBH,

PROFILE Dr.K.R.sankaran, Department of History, A.V.C.College, (Autonomous), Mannampandal-

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GENERAL INFORMATION

a)Name : Dr.K.R.Sankaran

b)Address (Residential) : F-3, Suban Manickam Valagam

Ganapathi Nagar

Mayiladuthurai-609001

c)Designation : Associate Professor

d)Department : History

e) :13-01-1963

f)Area of Specialization : (i)Medieval History of Tamil Nadu,

(ii) Irrigation History, (iii) Methodology.

(iv) Criticism.

a) Date of Appointment

i) In the institution : 10-12-2001

ii) In the present post : 10-12-2001

b) Honors conferred : -

Academic Qualifications

M.A., HISTORY I CLASS BHARATHIDASAN,UNIVERSITY

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI 1987

M.Phil. AGRARIAN

HISTORY II CLASS

PONDICHERRY

UNIVERSITY 1990

Ph.D IRRIGATION

HISTORY AWARDED

TAMIL UNIVERSITY

THANJAVUR 1999

Research Experience & Teaching

Research Stage

Title of Work/ Thesis

University where

the work was

carried out

Funding

agency for

fellowship

if any

M. Phil

LAND RIGHTS AND

AGRARIAN SYSTEM IN THE

PONDICHERRY REGION

UNDER THE CHOLAS

PONDICHERRY

UNIVERSITY

PONDICHERRY -

Ph. D.

IRRIGATION IN THE

HISTORY OF TAMIL NADU

WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE

TO PUDUKKOTTAI REGION FROM C 800 AD TO 1800 AD

TAMIL UNIVERSITY

THANJAVUR

ICHR

JUNIOR

RESERCH

FELLOWSHIP


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Research Guidance

APPROVED GUIDE BY BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERESITY,

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI Ref:No:593/PhD.,2/His/RA

Training

E-Content Development held

in A.V.C.College

(Autonomous) during 22-

25/08/2012

RESEARCH PROJECTS CARRIED OUT: APPLIED IN JAN 2012.

COMPLETED IN AUGUST, 2014

Title of the Project Funding

Agency Duration

Remarks of final

evaluation

The Nomenclature of the Water Resources as

Gleaned from the Inscriptions of Pudukkottai

Region from C 800 to 1800 AD

UGC Two

years

Completed and

submitted

SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIA, WORKSHOPS ETC ATTENDED

Name of the

Seminar/

Conference/

Symposia/ Workshop

Name of

Organising

Agency

Place & the

Period spent

Name of the Agency that

Sponsored the visit and

funding made available

Please see the enclosure II

Teaching Experience

Total Teaching Experience

Courses Taught Number of Years Name of University/College/

Institution

Undergraduate level 18 A.V.C.College

(Autonomous),Mannampandal-609305

Post-graduate level 17 A.V.C.College


PhD., 01 A.V.C.College



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Participation in Orientation Course / Refresher Course

Sl.

No. O/

R Title of the course

From To Name of the Institution and

Place

1 O/C Orientation Course

3-11-2003 30-12-2003

Bharathidasan University

Thiruchirappalli.

2 R/C Refresher Course

8-11-2006 28-11-2006

Department of Linguistics,

Tamil University. Tanjavur

3 R/C Refresher Course 16-12-2008

05-01-2009

UGC Academic staff

College, Pondicherry

University. Pondicherry

INNOVATIONS / CONTRIBUTIONS IN TEACHING

Design of curriculum: Framed syllabus for paper on Epigraphy for PG course

a) Teaching methods: Class room and Internet activities. Board work And Lecturing. E.content material, circulation of e-book.

b) Laboratory experiments: Guiding the student for Internet accessing in Computer Lab.

c) Evaluation methods : Internal assessment, Test scripts, Valuation Concept based group discussion, Library work and Group

Discussion.

EXTENSION WORK / COMMUNITY SERVICE

Community work such as values of National integration, secularism, democracy,

socialism, humanism, peace, scientific temper, flood or draught relief, small family

norms etc.

At appropriate time when natural calamities like T-tsunami, earthquake and the social disruption

such as communal rift and others hit the Nation, we impart the ideas of unity, integrity and the sovereignty of the state.

At the invitation of educational institutions special lectures are delivered at Tamil Univerisy, Thanjavur to M.Phil., and PhD., students.


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PARTICIPATION IN CORPORATE LIFE

a) College/University/Institution: One of the editors of the research Journal Mayur brought out by A.V.C.College

(Autonomous) Mannampandal-609305.

Member of Board of studies of Bharathi

Dasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

Member of R& D cell A.V.C.College (Autonomous), Mannampandal-609305.

Member of Board of Studies, ADM.College for Women (Autonomous), Nagapattinam.

Member of Board of Studies, Department of Epigraphy, Tamil University, Thanjavur.

Member of Board of Studies, Department of

Maritime History and Marine Archaeology, Tamil University,

Thanjavur.

b) Co-curricular activities : –

c) Enrichment of Campus Life (hostels, sports, games cultural activities) : –

d) Students Welfare and Discipline : Acted as Tutor guiding the students For higher studies and research.

e) Membership / Participation in Bodies / Committees on Education and

National Development : Member:Tamilnadu Association

of Progressive Writers and Artists.

f) Professional Organization of Teachers : Please see the enclosure I

Membership of professional Bodies, Societies.

1. All India Scientific Tamil Society, Thanjavur.

2. Dravidian Linguistic Association, Thiruvanadapuram.

3. Tamil Development Society, Chennai.

4. Tamil Nadu Archaeological Society, Thanjavur.

5.South Indian History Congress


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Editorship of Journals:

Editor and publisher of the Journal Arivottam (bi-lingual)

Any other: Counseling the students to pursue the higher studies / research work. Counseling the researches from abroad in pursuing the data.

Enclosure I

PUBLICATIONS

01.Kudikkadu in Pudukkottai Inscriptions: An Interpretation in the Journal of the Epigraphical Society of India,Vol.20,1994, Mysore.pp.29-32

02.Irrigation Technology in Historical Times of Pudukkottai (in Tamil) in the Proceedings of the

3rd Conference of All India Scientific Tamil Society, 1993.Thanjavur.pp.353-363.

03.The Nomenclature of Water Resources in Pudukkottai Region in the Journal of the Place

Name Society of India, Vol.15,1994.Mysore.pp.100-102.

04.Irrigation in Pudukkottai (in Tamil) in Avanam:The Journal of the Tamil Nadu

Archaeological Society.Vol.5, July 1994.Thanjavur.pp.62-66.

05.Technical Terms of Irrigation (in Tamil) in Kalanchiyam:Quarterly

Journal.Vol.9:1,oct1994,.Anna University,Chennai.pp.15-16.

06.Kumili,Madai:Types of Arrangement (in Tamil) in Avanam:The Journal of Tamil Nadu

Archaeological Society,Vol.6.June-1995.Thanjavur.pp.98-103.

07.ANote on Vayal in the Proceedings of 2nd Conference of Aintinai Aivalar

Manram,Madurai.1996.pp.1-5.

08.Water-Distribution in Pudukkotttai Region (in Tamil) in the Proceedings of the 5th

Conference of All India Scientific Tamil Society.sep.1995.Thanjavur.pp.183-187.

09.Bisogotuwa:Kumili (in Tamil) in Kalanchiyam:The Quarterly Journal,Vol.10:3,1996. Anna University,Chennai.pp.21-23.

10.Well-Irrigation in the Inscriptions of Pudukkottai (inTamil) in Kalanchiyam:Quartely

Journal,Vol.11:1,Jan.1997.3-4.

11.A Note on Madai Cult, Paper presented to National Seminar on Nation in the Making:

Freedom Struggle and Contemporary Challenges held on 13-14/2/1998 organised by the Centre for History, Bharathidasan Univ.Tiruchirappalli. It is published in a book, K.R.Sankaran,

Studies in the History of Tamil Nadu:Irrigation, Society, Temple,Literacy. Anandam Veliyiidu,

Pudukkottai, 2001.pp.16-18.


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12.Socio-Economic Challenges in the Irrigation History of Tamil Nadu Paper presented to

National Seminar on Irrigation in 2050 – Challenges Ahead organised by Irrigation Management Training Institute, Tiruchirappalli held on 1-2/3/1999. It is published in a book,

K.R.Sankaran, Studies in the History of Tamil…... 2001..pp.19-25

13.Water Management in the History of Tamil Nadu, Paper presented to National Seminar on

Participatory Irrigation Management: Concepts, Methods and Strategies organised by

Irrigation Management Training Institute held on 19-20/3/1999.Paper published in book, K.RSankaran, Studies in the History of Tamil…..2001.pp.26-32.

14.Temples,Dieties in Pudukkottai Region as seen from the Inscriptions paper presented to UGC

seminar on Contemporary Relevance of History : An Evaluation of Curriculum and

Examination held on 26-27/3/1999 organised by the Centre for History, Bharathidasan

Univ.Tiruchirappalli. Paper published in a book,K.R.Sankaran, Studies in the History of

Tamil……2001.pp.33-36.

15.Some Aspects of the Social Position of Women During the Chola Period ( co-author) in Tamil

Nadu : Archaeological Perspectives (ed) K.Damodaran, Dept.of Archaeology, Govt.of Tamil Nadu,Chennai.19999.pp.41-54.

16.Accountants in the Inscriptions presented to Literary Forum, Tamil University, Thanjavur,sep-1998. Published in book,K.R.Sankaran,Studies in the History of Tamil……. 2001.pp.76-83.

17.Kinship Relations in Pudukkottai Inscriptions presented to Linguistic Forum, Tamil

University, and Thanjavur.oct.1999. Published in book,K.R>Sankaran,Studies in the History of Tamil….. 2001.pp.84-87.

18. Trade in Sri Lanka in the Sangam Age as seen from the Archaeological Antiquites (co-author) in the Journal of Indian History and Culture, 6

th issue. C.P.Ramaswami AiyarInstitute of

Indolological Research, Chennai.2000.pp.7-13.

19.Sluices in Pudukkottai Region in Felicitation Vol. of Prof.Y.Subbarayalu (ed) S.Rajagopal,

Panpattu Veliyiittakam,Chennai.2001.pp.432-437.

20. Some Historical Trends as Gleaned from the Nomenclature of the Canals in the Chola Inscriptions in Arivotttam, Vol.1.Mayiladuthurai.2003.

21. Padikaval System in Pudukkottai Region paper presented to UGC Seminar on Situating Historical Writings in Post-Independent India held on 23-24/3/2002 at Centre for History,

Bharadhidasan Univ.Tiruchirappalli. Published in book, K.R.Sankaran, Aspects of the History of

Pudukkottai Region, Anandam Veliyiidu, Pudukkottai, 2003.pp.26-29.

22.Condition of Taliccerippendukal in Thanjavur Templ (inTamil) in Arivottam,Vol.2,

Mayiladuthurai. 2004.pp.16-19.

23. Water Right and Irrigation in Pandymandalam in

Arivottam,Vol.2.Mayiladuthurai.2004.pp.23-25.


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24. Review Article on Agrarian Relations in Review Projector (India), Coimbatore.2003.pp.23-

24.

25. Review Article on Novel Poruppu in Felicitation Vol. of Prof. Ki.Arankan, Thanjavur. 2003.

pp.191-204.

26. Interrelation Between Irrigation and Society in Pudukkottai Region in Social Scientist :

Quarterly Journal of South Indian Research Cenre,Vol 1:4,Cennai.2004.pp.38-48.

27. Tolkappiyam and History in Social Science: Quarterly Journal of South Indian Research

Centre,Vol 4:14,Cennai.2004.pp.23-26.

28.Water Right in Chola Country in Social Science : Quarterly Journal of South Indian

Research Centre,Vol 4:15pp.3-10 and Vol.4:6.pp.38-43.,Cennai.2004.

29.Irrigation in Sangam Age in Social Science : Quarterly Journal of South Indian Research Centre,Vol 5:17,Cennai.2007.pp.19-25.

30.Historical Research Methodology and Tolkappiyar’s Theory on Thesis Writing: A Comparison paper presented to the Proceedings of 3

rd Conference AR All India Research Society held on

21-22/12/2007 in A.V.C.College (Autonomous) Mannampandal.pp.241-248.

Books Published

01. Studies in the History of Tamil Nadu: Irrigation, Society, Temple, Literacy. Anandam Veliyiidu, Pudukkottai,2001.

02. Aspects of the History of Pudukkottai Region, Anandam Veliyiidu, Pudukkottai, 2003.

03. Editor and Publisher of the Journal Arivottam,Volumes 1-4 from 2003 to 2008,

Mayiladuthurai.

04. Some Trends in the History of Tamil Nadu , Pavai Publications, Chennai,2010.

05. Water Right in the History of Tamil Nadu: from Sangam Age to C 1600 A D.NCBH, Chennai, 2011.

06. History of South India, NCBH, Chennai,2012

07. Irrigation Techniques in Pudukkotttai Region, NCBH, CHennai.2013

08. Temples and Deities as seen in Pudukkottai Region, NCBH, Chennai, Dec.

2014.ISBN:978-81-2342-385-2.

09.Medieval History of Pudukkottai Region as Gleaned from the Inscriptions, NCBH,

Chennai,Nov.2014. ISBN: 978-81-2342-7324.


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10. South India: State and Society, NCBH, Chennai, June, 2013.ISBN:978-81-2342-384-

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11. South Indian History, NCBH, Chennai, Aug.2012.ISBN:978-81-2342-187-2.

12. Iron Age and Tamil Classics, NCBH,Chennai.Oct,2016.ISBN.978-81-2343273-1 13.Annales School of Thought and History: An Introduction, Pudukkottai,2017

Translation

01. Prof.R.S.Sharma’s Article on Rahul Sankirutyayan from English into Tamil in Tamarai, Chennai.2000.pp.12-25.

02. Prof.R.S.Sharma’s Article on Problems of Continuity and Interaction in Indus and Post-

Indus Culture from English into Tamil published in Arivottam Vol.I.mayiladuthurai.2003.pp.5-10.

03. R.S.Sharma’s Book on Looking for the Aryans from English into Tamil published by NCBH, Chennai.2003.

04. Prof.Amartya Sen’s Article on History and Enterprise of Knowledge from English into

Tamil published in the Journal Neer,Vol.3&4, Chennai, 2004.pp.3.8.

05.Prof.Romila Thapar’s Somanathapuram: History and Narration, NCBH, Chennai.2010.

06. Translation of Commemoration Lecture by Prof.Noboru Karashima Ungal Noolagam

,5:4,July,2013.ppp.43-48.

Articles in Literary Journals

01. Ideologies of Vedanayakar in Unkal Noolakam, jan-feb, Chennai,2006.

02. Padikaval Right in Tamarai, sept.Chennai.2006. 03. Women in History in Tamarai,jan-feb,Chennai,2007.

04. Gender Classification in Labour in Tamarai, Nov.Chennai.2007

INTER-NATIONAL SEMINAR ATTENDED

01. Attended International Conference on Indian Lexicography (ICOIL) conducted by the CAS in

Linguistics, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar from 28th to 30th Jan, 2004.

02. Participated in CIIL sponsored International Conference and presented a paper on Temples

and Deities in Pudukkottai Inscriptions held in A.V.C.College (Autonomous) Mannampandal

during 6-8/03/2008.

03. Presented a paper on Irrigational Rights during the Chola Period to the Annual Research

Seminar held on the 22nd

, 23rd of August 2008 in COLOMBO, SRI LANKA held under the

auspices of the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural affairs, Government of Sri Lanka.


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04. Participated as a Chair Person in ICHR sponsored International Conference on maritime

Activities of the Portuguese in India with Special Reference to the Pearl Fishery Coast held in the Pearl Research Centre for History, Culture and Tourism, Department of History and Tourim,

St.Marys’s College (Autonomous)- Thoothukudi in collaboration with IRISH, KERALA from

13-07-2011 to 15-07-2011.

ORGANISING THE SEMINARS

01. Worked in organizing the seminar on Rewriting the History of South India on the basis of

Recent Archaeological Findings held in A.V.C.College (Autonomous) Mannampandal-609305

on 9-10/12/2010.

02. Worked in organizing the seminar on Science and Technology of the Tamils through the

Ages held in A.V.C.College (Autonomous) Mannampandal-609305 on 25-26/2/2010.

03. Worked in organizing the seminar on Era of Freedom Struggle: Revisited held in

A.V.C.College (Autonomous), Mannampandal-609305 on 4/03/2008.

04. One of the organizers of the Two day UGC sponsored National Seminar seminar on Tamil

Society and Culture: Historical Perspective held in Department of History, AVC.College

(Autonomous) on 25th &26th September, 2012.

REFRESHER COURSE ATTENDED

01. Attended the Refresher Course in Language Technology and Lexical Semantics conducted

in Tamil University, Thanjavur from 08/11/2006 to 28/11/2006.

02. Attended the Refresher Course in Human Rights in UGC Academic Staff College,

Pondicherry University, Pondicherry from 16/12/2008 to 05/01/2009.

COORDINATOR

01. Acted as a coordinator of PEKAK extension Programme during the academic year 2007-

2008

Orientation Course

01. Participated UGC sponsored Orientation Course conducted at UGC Academic Staff College,

Bharadhidasan Univ.Tiruchirappalli from 03/11/2003 to 30/11/2003.

02. Participated in one-day Orientation Programme organized by Regional Centre, Chennai on

04-11-2001 at Indira Ghandhi National Open University, Study Centre Pondicherry.

Workshop


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01. Participated in Intel Innovation Education Master Trainer’s Workshop conducted from 8July

2002 to 8Aug 2002 at A.V.C.College (Autonomous) Mannampandal.

Seminar / Conference attended as Observer

National

01. Attended National Seminar on Recent Discoveries and their Impact on South Indian History jointly organized by the Dept.of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University.Thanjavur and the

Dept.of Ancient History and Archaeology, Kannada University, Hampi, held on 22-23/September

2006.

02. Participated (as discussant) in the Historical Atlas of South India Project review Meeting

funded by Ford Foundation organized by the Dept.of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil

University.Thanjavur on 31-8-2007 and 1-9-2007.

03. Participated in the Seminar on National Knowledge Commission Report and its Application

organized by the Tamil Univ, Thanjavur on 221-9-2007.

04. Participated in the UGC sponsored State level Seminar on Archaeology, Art and History:

South India held on 4-6/8/2005 at Dept.of History, Lady Doak College, Madurai.

05. Attended 15th session of All India Scientific Tamil Society Conference held on 26-27/8/2006

held at Tamil University, Thanjavur.

ENCLOSURE II

SEMINARS ATTENDED / PAPER PRESENTED

01.Presented a paper on Trade and Society to the seminar on Colonial Command in Coramandal Coast: Consolodation and Conflicts with Special Reference to Cuddalore, held on 1-2/08/2013 in

the Department of History, Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore-607001.

02.Presented a paper on Sangam Literature and History to UGC sponsored seminar on Archaeological Perspectives and Endeavors towards the Re-orientation of the History and

Culture of TamilNadu held on 12-13/07/2013 in the Department of History, ADM College for

Women (autonomous), Nagapattinam-611001.

03.Presented a paper on Trade and Society to the seminar entitled Chola’s Overseas Expeditions

and Foreign Relations held in Centre for Underwater Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur.

on 12-2-2013.

04.Presented a paper on Iron Age and Sangam Literature to the Seminar entitled Iron Age and

the Beginning of the Historical Period (1000 BC to 500 BC) held in the Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur. on 29-10-2012

05. Participated as a Resource Person in the UGC sponsored refresher course held on 15/11/2010 in the Department of Tamil Literature, University of Madras, Chennai – 600005.


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06. Participated as a Resource Person and presented a research paper on Irrigation Technique and Water Management in the History of Tamil Nadu with Special Reference to Pudukkottai

Region in the Regional Workshop held in the Department of Geology, Periyar University,

SALEM on 6th

August, 2010.

07. Presented a paper on Water Right, Irrigation and Society in Pudukkottai Region from C 700 A

D to C 1600 AD to two days National Conference on Interlinking of National Rivers: Impacts

and Implications held in the Department of Economics, Manonomaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli – 627012 during 18-19/3/2010.

08. Participated as a Chairperson in the TANSCHE SPOSORSED NATIONAL SEMINAR on The Contributions of the Tamils to Science and Technology through the Ages during 22-

23/3/2010 held in the Department of History, Annamali University, Annamalainagar.

09. Participated and presented a paper on Water Right and Irrigation in the History of Tamil Nadu C700 A D to 1400 A D to the TANSCHE SPOSORSED NATIONAL SEMINAR on The

Contributions of the Tamils to Science and Technology Through the Ages during 22-

23/3/2010 held in the Department of History, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar.

10. Presented a paper on Irrigation Technique in Tamil Country to the National Seminar entitled

Water management of Ancient Tamils held in CENTRAL CLASSISAL TAMIL RESEARCH CENTRE, Chennai during 28-30/3/2010.

11. Participated in the UGC sponsored Workshop for Research Guides held from 10/09/22009

to 11/09/2009 in Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.

12. Presented a paper entitled Paintings from Veppattur Temple to the seminar on Chola Queens’

Contribution to Art held in the Department of Sculpture, Tamil University, Thanjavur on 9/3/2010.

13. Presented a paper Historical Factors as gleaned from the Nomenclature of the names of Temples and Gods in Pudukkottai Inscriptions to the seminar on Portrait Sculpture of the

Chola Period held in the Department of Sculpture, Tamil University, Thanjavur on 26/3/2010.

14. Presented a paper Water Right in Tondaimandalam to the National Level seminar on New Findings in Tamilnadu History held in St.Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thuthukudi during

9-10/October/2009.

15. Participated in the Two-day ICHR seminar on Historical methods and Writing History

organized by Centre for History Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli and presented a paper

on Water Right in Chola Country : C 850 A D to C 1250 A D on 22-23/2/2006.

16. Participated in the seminar on Rewriting the History of South India on the basis of Recent

Archaeological Findings held in A.V.C.College (Autonomous) Mannampandal-609305 on 9-

10/12/2010.

17. Participated in the seminar on Science and Technology of the Tamils through the Ages held in in A.V.C.College (Autonomous) Mannampandal-609305 on 25-26/2/2010.


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18. Participated in the seminar on Era of Freedom Struggle:Revisited held in A.V.C.College (Autonomous), Mannampandal-609305 on 4/03/2008.

2005-2013, Activity

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS, ARTICLES / BOOKS

01.Water Right in Tondaimandalam during the Pallava Period and Chola Period (from 600A D

to 1300 A D in Social Science, 2010, Vol.7: 27. pp.46-56.

02.Water Right in Sangam Age in Social Science, Vol, 5:17.Nov.2007.pp.19-22.

03.Mode of Production and Ideology in the History of Tamil Nadu, in Social Science, Vol, 7:28.2010.pp.31-35.

04. Kinship relations among the Dynasties of Medieval Tamil Country, in Social Science, Vol,

8:29.2010.pp.25-30.

05. Donated Rights and Confiscated Rights in Drafting the Leiden Copper Plate Inscriptions:

Social Science. 2009.(6: 22):39-47.

06. Kinship Terms in Uttaramerur Inscriptions: Social Science.2008,(6:21):47-50.

07. Emergence of State in the Sangam age against the backdrop of Agriculture and Irrigation

Indian Historical Studies, Vol.5:1&2, 2009.pp47-56.

08. Water Right in Tondaimandalam from AD 600 to AD 1300, Indian Historical Studies,

Vol.6:1&2, 2010,pp.59-69.

09. Tamilnadu Against the Backdrop of Maritime History, Social Science,2011.pp.29-32.

10. Hydrology: Irrigation Technique in Pudukkottai Region with Special Reference to Sluices and

their Functions, Social Science, Vol.6:23, 2009, pp.46-51.

11. Deer and the Moon in Devaram, Social Science, Vol,8:31, 2011.pp.29-32.

12. Kinship Relations in the Medieval Period of Pudukkotttai Region, Social Science, Vol.9;33,

2011.pp.95-98.

13. Kudikkadu, Social Science, Vol.9:35,2012.pp.50-52.

14. Potsherds from Arupati, Social Science, Vol,10:38, 2013.p.56.

Literary Journal


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01. Sangam Literature and Pallava Copper Plates in Ungal noolagam, Vol.12:4, 2010. Pp.47-

49.

02. South Indian History: An Introductory note to the book by Prof K.A.Nilakanta Sastri, in

Ungal Noolagam.Vol: 1.pp.10-13.2010.

03. South Indian History: Part II, in Ungal Noolgam, Vol.2:5. Sep.2010. pp.40-42.

04. Review on Temple and Society of the Cholas in Ungal Noolagam, Vol.2:17.2010.pp.15-18.

05. Discerning the Characteristics of Classics Tamil: Ungal Noolagam.2009,(1:6):16-17.

06.Colonialism and Literature translated from English into Tamil in Thamarai, Dec-2010 & Jan

2011.

07.Pallava copperplates and Sangam Literature: Ungal Noolagam.2010,(2:4):47-49.

08. Iron Age and Sangam Literature, Ungal Noolagam,4:8,Nov.2012.pp.38-43.

09.Tamil Classic Literature: Historical Perspective, Ungal Noolgam,5:5.pp.53-58.

10. Review article on South India under the Cholas, by Prof.Y.Subbarayalu, (OUP,2012), Ungal Noolagam,3:12,April-2012.pp.24-30.

11. Review article on South Indian Society on Transition:Ancient to Medieval (OUP,2009), Ungal

Noolgam,4:12,March,2013.pp.32-39.

12. Tamil Classic Poets, Ungal Noolagam,Sep.2013,pp.10-12.

13. Historical Research and other disciplines, Ungal Noolagam, 2013.pp.

14. History of Tamilnadu in 19th century against the backdrop of India: I, Ungal Noolagam,2014.pp

15. History of Tamilnadu in 19th century against the backdrop of India: I, Ungal

Noolagam,2014.pp

Proceedings

01. K.R.Sankaran.2011. Preventing the Natural Disaster in the Medieval History of Tamil

Country with special Reference to the Floods: 175-181; R.Neelakandan (Ed). The Ideology of

Managing the Natural Disaster as described in Tamil Classics, Tamil university. Thanjavur.

02. K.R.Sankaran.2007.Historical Research Methodology and Tolkappiyar’s Theory on Thesis

Writing: A Comparison: 241-248; Proceedings of 3rd

Conference AR All India Research

Society.

BOOKS


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01. Some Historical Trends in the History of Tamilnadu, Pavai Publications, Chennai. 2010.

02.Water Right in the History of Tamilnadu: From Sangam Age to AD 1600 ( in Tamil),

Published by NCBH, Chennai.2011.

03. South Indian History, NCBH, 2012.

04.Irrigation Techniques in Pudukkottai Region, NCBH, Chenneai,2013.

05.The South: State and Society, NCBH, Chennai,2013

(1) Translated work

01.Prof.Romila Thapar’s Somanatha: Narratives and Making of History was translated into

Tamil entitled Somanathapurm: Narration and History, NCBH, Chennai. 2010.

02.Translation of Commemoration Lecture by Prof.Noboru Karashima Ungal Noolagam

,5:4,July,2013.ppp.43-48.

Journal

Edited and Published the Journal Arivottam, Issue, 4, Mayiladuthurai, 2008.

SEMINARS ATTENDED / PAPER PRESENTED

01. Participated as a Resource Person in the UGC sponsored refresher course held on

15/11/2010 in the Department of Tamil Literature, University of Madras, Chennai – 600005.

02. Participated as a Resource Person and presented a research paper on Irrigation Technique

and Water Management in the History of Tamil Nadu with Special Reference to Pudukkottai Region in the Regional Workshop held in the Department of Geology, Periyar University,

SALEM on 6th

August, 2010.

03. Presented a paper on Water Right, Irrigation and Society in Pudukkottai Region from C 700 A D to C 1600 AD to two days National Conference on Interlinking of National Rivers: Impacts

and Implications held in the Department of Economics, Manonomaniam Sundaranar University

Tirunelveli – 627012 during 18-19/3/2010.

04. Participated as a Chairperson in the TANSCHE SPOSORSED NATIONAL SEMINAR

on The Contributions of the Tamils to Science and Technology through the Ages during 22-

23/3/2010 held in the Department of History, Annamali University, Annamalainagar.

05. Participated and presented a paper on Water Right and Irrigation in the History of Tamil

Nadu C700 A D to 1400 A D to the TANSCHE SPOSORSED NATIONAL SEMINAR on The Contributions of the Tamils to Science and Technology Through the Ages during 22-

23/3/2010 held in the Department of History, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar.


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06. Presented a paper on Irrigation Technique in Tamil Country to the National Seminar entitled

Water management of Ancient Tamils held in CENTRAL CLASSISAL TAMIL RESEARCH CENTRE, Chennai during 28-30/3/2010.

07. Presented a paper entitled Paintings from Veppattur Temple to the seminar on Chola Queens’ Contribution to Art held in the Department of Sculpture, Tamil University, Thanjavur on

9/3/2010.

08. Presented a paper Historical Factors as gleaned from the Nomenclature of the names of Temples and Gods in Pudukkottai Inscriptions to the seminar on Portrait Sculpture of the

Chola Period held in the Department of Sculpture, Tamil University, Thanjavur on 26/3/2010.

09. Participated in the seminar on Rewriting the History of South India on the basis of Recent

Archaeological Findings held in A.V.C.College (Autonomous) Mannampandal-609305 on 9-

10/12/2010.

10. Participated in the seminar on Science and Technology of the Tamils through the Ages

held in in A.V.C.College (Autonomous) Mannampandal-609305 on 25-26/2/2010.

11. Presented a paper Preventing the Natural Disaster in the Medieval History of Tamil Country

with special Reference to the Floods to the seminar on The Ideology of Managing the Natural

Disaster as described in Tamil Classics held in the Department of Earth Science , Tamil University, Thanjavur on 10-11/2/2010.

12. Presented a paper Irrigation Technique in Pudukkottai Region to the UGC National Seminar

on Colonial Science Policy: Education, Technology and Institutions in the Madras Presidency, 1813-1947 Organized by the Dept.of History,Bharadhidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on

21/11/2012.

13. Participated as a Chair person in the UGC National Seminar on Colonial Science Policy:

Education, Technology and Institutions in the Madras Presidency, 1813-1947 Organized by the

Dept.of History,Bharadhidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 21/11/2012.

14. Presented a paper on Iron Age and Sangam Literature to the Seminar entitled Iron Age and

the Beginning of the Historical Period (1000 BC to 500 BC) held in the Department of Epigraphy

and Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur. on 29-10-2012

15. Presented a paper on Trade and Society to the seminar entitled Chola’s Overseas

Expeditions and Foreign Relations held in Centre for Underwater Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur. on 12-2-2013.

16. Presented a paper on Sangam Literature and History to UGC sponsored seminar on

Archaeological Perspectives and Endeavors towards the Re-orientation of the History and Culture of TamilNadu held in the Department of History, ADM College for Women

(autonomous), Nagapattinam-611001. on 12-13/07/2013

17.Presented a paper on Trade and Society to the seminar on Colonial Command in Coramandal

Coast: Consolidation and Conflicts with Special Reference to Cuddalore, held in the Department

of History, Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore-607001. on 1-2/08/2013


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Question Setter

01.Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission nominated as question setter and Examiner

for Assistant Collectors. Letter dated.31-08-2016. Ref:No.487/QD-A1/2016.

02.In May,2012 Question paper was set for M.A., Degree Course, Tamil University,

Thanajvur. The title of the paper: History of World Civilization.

03.In may,2012 Question paper was set for M.A., Degree Course, Tamil University,

Thanjavur. The title of the paper: Ancient Indian History upto 650 AD.

Invited Lecture

01.On 05/09/2012 delivered a lecture on Tamilian Historiography in the Department of

History and Epigraphy, Tamil University, Thanjavur.

02.On 05/08/2012 delivered a lecture on The Position of Women on Ancient and Modern

Age in the Department of History, ADM College for Women (Autonomous),

Nagapattinam.

03.On 11/04/2012 presented a paper on Irrigation Techniques in Pudukkottai Region in

the ICHR sponsored National Seminar held in the Department of History, Bharathidasan

University, Tiruchirappalli.

04.On 29.03/2012 presented a paper on Circulation of Money in Pudukkottai Region as

gleaned from the Inscriptions in the seminar in Department of Epigraphy and

Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanajvur.

Training

01.On 03-04/04/2012 attended training on Geographical Information System and Digital

Archaeological Mapping held in Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil

University, Thanjavur.

02.On 22-25/08/2012 participated in UGC sponsored short term training on E-Content

Development organised by IQAC, AVC College (Autonomous), Mannampandal.

Training

Academic Activity: 2013-2014


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Invited Lecture

01.On 17/07/13 delivered a Lecture on How to Teach History to PG teachers in

Government.HSc School. Vaiteeswaran-609117, Nagapattinam District.

02.On 05/02/2014 delivered a Lecture on Sangam Literature and History to the

Workshop organized by the Department of Tamil, A.V.C.College (Autonomous),

Mannampandal-609305

Publications

Books

01. South India: State and Society (in Tamil), NCBH, Chennai, June, 2013.

02. Irrigation Techniques in Pudukkottai Region, NCBH, Chennai, July, 2013

Articles

01.Water Right in Todaimandalam (C 600 AD to 1600 AD) in Tamilakkalai: Quarterly

research Journal on Tamiliology, Vol.15:3-4, Tamil University, Thanjavur,

2013.pp.122-136.

02. Water Right, Irrigation and Society in Pudukkottai Region from C 700 AD to C

1600 AD in SIVASRI: Perspectives in Indian Archaeology, Art and Culture (Birth

Centenary Vol.of Padmabushan Dr.C.Sivaramamurti and Padmabushan K.R.Srinivasan,

(ed) D.Dayalan, Agam Kala Prakashan,2013.pp.93-104.

03. Padmashree Noboru Karashima in Ungal Noolagam, Vol.5:4, July, 2013.pp.43-48.

04. Tamil Classic Literature seen through History, in Ungal Noolagam, Vol.5:5, August,

2013.pp.53-58.

05. Potsherds in Arupati (co-authored) in Social science, Vol.10:38.p.56.

06. Palm-leaf Manuscripts in Tamil from Denmark in Social science, Vol.10:62.p.64.

07. Historical Research and other Disciplines in Ungal Noolagam, Vol.5:11, February,

2014.pp.58-64.

08. History of Tamilnadu in 19th century against the backdrop of India: Historiographical

Approach- I in Ungal Noolagam, Vol.6:4, 2014, pp.18-25.

09.History of Tamilnadu in 19th century against the backdrop of India: Historiographical

Approach- II in Ungal Noolagam,Vol.6:5,2014,pp.10-19.


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Seminar

01.Presented a paper on Sangam Classic Literature and History to the UGC sponsored

national Seminar on Archaeological Perspectives and Endeavors towards he Re-

Orientation of the History and Culture of Tamilnadu held in the Department of History,

ADM.College for Women, Nagapattinam-611001 on 12-13/07/2013.

02. Presented a paper on Trade and Society to the ICHR National Seminar on Colonial

Command in Coromandel Coast: Consolidation and Conflicts with Special Reference to

Cuddalore held in the Department of History, Periyar Arts College, Cuddalore-607001on

1-2-08/2013.

03. Jointly Presented a paper on Mode of Food as Gleaned from the Inscriptions of the

Cholas in the Tamil Country to the ICHR sponsored National Seminar on Cultural

History of Food in South India held on 6-7/02/2014 in the Department of History

Kanchi Munivar Centre for Post Graduate Studies, Puducherry-605008

External Activity

As Subject Expert

01. Acted as External expert to select Project Fellow for UGC Major Project held on

20-01-2015 in the Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University,

Thanjavur.

02. Acted as External Expert for assessing the up-gradation of UGC-JRF, in the

meeting held on 25-04-2015 in the Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil


External Expert in Framing the Syllabus

01. Nominated as one of the subject experts in framing the syllabi for the Department of

Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur for 3 years from 2014.

02. Acted as Subject Expert in Syllabus Committee to frame the Syllabus for PG Course

Maritime History and Marine Archaeology in Board of Studies meeting held on 02-03-

2016 in the Department of Maritime History and Marine Archaeology, Tamil


Theses Evaluation


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01.Evaluated thesis entitled Society under the Cholas as Gleaned from the Inscriptions

(from Vijayalaya to Rajajara-I) sent by Tamil University, Thanjavur. Letter.dated.23-

06-2016.Ref:No.1606/ Evaluation/2009.

02. Evaluated thesis entitled The Study of Legal Language in Tamil Inscriptions (900 AD

to 1300 AD) sent by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Letter dated.26-07-

2016.Ref:No.EVl.I/C/E-14160/PhD.,/SL/CIL/TT-3634/8561.

Question Setter





03.In may,2012 Question paper was set for M.A., Degree Course, Tamil University,


Invited Lecture





Nagapattinam.







Training







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Training






Project

UGC sponsored Minor Research Project on The Nomenclature of Water Resources as

Gleaned from Pudukkottai Inscriptions from C 800 to 1800 AD the was submitted in

2014.

2015-2017

MoU

On 03-02-2015 in accordance of MoU with Tamil University, Thanjavur organised two

Special Lectures in the Department of History.

External Academic activity

P.hD., External Examiner

01.On 21-11-2016 sent evaluated External Report on P.hD., thesis entitled Chola Society

as Gleaned from the inscriptions (from Vijayalaya to Rajaraja I) of

Ms.Bhuvaneswari submitted to Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil


02.On 17-11-2017 acted as an External Examiner in conducting P.hD.,Viva-voce

examination of Mr.P.Gunasekaran, who submitted the thesis entitled The Study of Legal

language in Tamil Inscriptions (900 AD to 1300 AD) in Centre for Indian Languages,

SLLCS,JNU,New Delhi.

03.On 26-04-2016 acted as an External Examiner in conducting P.hD.,Via-voce

examination of Mr.R.Ramesh who submitted thesis entitled Historical Archaeology of

Salem Region with Special Reference to Settlement Pattern up to 1600 CE. to the

Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur.

04.On 03-11-2017 as an External Examiner conducted Viva-voce Examination of PhD.,

degree Course in the Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University,

Thanjavur.


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05.On 06-03-2019 as an External Examiner conducted Viva-Voce Examination of PhD.,

degree course held in the Departmen of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University,

Thanjavur

Question setting

01.On 06-09-2016 sent a set question for examination of Assistant Deputy Collectors to

Tamilnadu Public Service Commission, Government of Tamilnadu.

02.On 01-11-2017 sent a set question for M.A., degree course paper entitled Indian

History and Culture (from Proto-History to 1206CE) to Tamil University.

03.On 06-11-2017 sent a set question for M.Phil., Degree Course paper entitled Maritime

History and Marine Archaeology to Tamil University, Thanjavur.

On 01-11-2017

Member in Board of Studies

01.On 09-05-2016 acted as subject expert in Board of Studies meeting in the Department

of maritime History and marine Archaeology of Tamil University, Thanjavur.

02.On 23-11-2016 acted as subject expert in Board of Studies Meeting of Department of

Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University Thanjavur.

Publications: 2012-2016

Books

01.Temples and Deities as seen in Pudukkottai Region, NCBH, Chennai,

Dec.2014.ISBN:978-81-2342-385-2.

02. Medieval History of Pudukkottai Region as Gleaned from the Inscriptions, NCBH, Chennai,Nov.2014.

ISBN: 978-81-2342-7324.

03. Irrigation Techniques in Pudukkottai Region, NCBH, Chennai, July, 2013.ISBN:978-

81-2342-442-2.

04. South India: State and Society, NCBH, Chennai, June, 2013. ISBN:978-81-2342-

384-5.

05. South Indian History, NCBH, Chennai, Aug.2012.ISBN:978-81-2342-187-2.

Chapter in Books


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01. Tamil Kinship Terms in Uttaramerur Inscriptions in Studies on Indian Languages and

Cultures [(V.I.Subramoniam Commemoration Vol.I), (G.K.Panikkar et al)], International

School of Dravidian Studies, Thiruvananthapuram,2015.ISBN:81-85692-62-9.

02. Water-Right, Irrigation and Society in Pudukkottai Region from C 700 AD to C

1600AD in [Sivasri: Perspectives in Indian Archaeology, Art and Culture (Birth Center

nary Volvo Padmabushan Dr.C.Sivaramamurti and Padma Bushan K.R.Srinivasan)

(ed.D.Dayalan)]. Akam Prakashan, Delhi, 2013.ISBN:978-81-7320-133-2.

Articles

01.Iron age and Sangam Classics, Ungal Noolagam,Vol.4:8,Nov.2012.pp.38-44.

02.Water Right in Tondaimandalam (AD 600 to AD 1300), Tamilkalai: A Quarterly

Journal of Tamiliology,Vol.15:3-5,2012-2013.pp.122-136.

03. Padmashree Noboru Karashima in Ungal Noolagam, Vol.5:4, July, 2013.pp.43-48

04.Tamil Classic Literature seen through History, in Ungal Noolagam, Vol.5:5, August,

2013.pp.53-58.

05. Potsherds in Arupati (co-authored) in Social science, Vol.10:38.2013.p.56.

06. Palm-leaf Manuscripts in Tamil from Denmark in Social science, Vol.10.2013.pp.62-

64.

07. Historical Research and other Disciplines in Ungal Noolagam, Vol.5:11, February,

2014.pp.58-64.

08.History of Tamilnadu in 19th century against the backdrop of India: Historiographical

Approach- I in Ungal Noolagam, Vol.6:4, 2014, pp.18-25.

09. History of Tamilnadu in 19th century against the backdrop of India: Historiographical

Approach- II in Ungal Noolagam, Aug.Vol.6:5, 2014, pp.10-19.

10.Women and Anthropology in Indian Society, Ungal Noolagam, Vol.6:6,

Sep.2014.pp.12-16.

11. Features of Ethnography as Gleaned from Kuram Copper Plates of Paramesvaran I,

Social Science, Vol.12,2015.pp.26-30.

12. Women and Culture in Medieval History of Tamilnadu, Ungal Noolagam. Vol.6:10,

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Review Article

1. Review article on Book” South India under the Cholas” by Y.Subbarayalu

published by OUP, in Ungal Noolagam, Vol3:12, April.2012. pp.24-30.

2. Review Article on Book” South Indian Society in Transition: Ancient to

Medieval, OUP, 2009 in Ungal Noolagam, Vol.4:12.2013.pp.32-39.

External Activity

As Subject Expert

01. Acted as External expert to select Project Fellow for UGC Major Project held on 20-

01-2015 in the Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur.

02. Acted as External Expert for assessing the up-gradation of UGC-JRF, in the meeting

held on 25-04-2015 in the Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University,

Thanjavur.

03. Acted as Subject Expert in Syllabus Committee to frame the Syllabus for PG Course

Maritime History and Marine Archaeology in Board of Studies meeting held on 02-03-

2016 in the Department of Maritime History and Marine Archaeology, Tamil University,

Thanjavur.

Theses Evaluation

01. Evaluated thesis entitled Society under the Cholas as Gleaned from the Inscriptions

(from Vijayalaya to Rajajara-I) sent by Tamil University, Thanjavur. Letter.dated.23-06-

2016.Ref:No.1606/ Evaluation/2009.

02. Evaluated thesis entitled The Study of Legal Language in Tamil Inscriptions (900 AD

to 1300 AD) sent by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Letter dated.26-07-

2016.Ref:No.EVl.I/C/E-14160/PhD.,/SL/CIL/TT-3634/8561.

Question Setter



02.In May, 2012 Question paper was set for M.A., Degree Course, Tamil University,




Paper Presentation


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01.Presented a paper on Identifying Tamil Ethnicity on the basis of Tamil Classics to the

Symposium conducted by Centre for Periyar Studies, Bharathidasan University,

Tiruchirappalli on 28-01-2015.

External Expert in Framing the Syllabus

01.Nominated as one of the subject experts in framing the syllabi for the Department of

Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur for 3 years from 2014.

02.Nominated as one of the subject experts in framing the syllabi for the Department of

Maritime History and Marine Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur from 2016.

Invited Lecture





Nagapattinam.

Paper Presentation

01.On 06/02/2014 presented a paper on Mode of Food as Gleaned from the

Inscriptions of the Cholas in the Tamil Country in the ICHR sponsored National

Seminar held in the Department of History,KMCFPGT, Government of Puducherry.

02.On 01/08/2013 presented a paper on Trade and Society in the ICHR sponsored

National Seminar on Colonial Command In Coramandal Coast: Consolidation and

Conflicts with Special Reference to Cuddalore held in the Department of History, Periyar

Arts College, Cuddalore.







Training





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Project

UGC sponsored Minor Research Project on The Nomenclature of Water Resources as

Gleaned from Pudukkottai Inscriptions from C 800 to 1800 AD the was submitted in

2014.

Academic activity:2016-2017

Delivered lectures

1.On 17-11-2016 Dr.K.R.Sankaran, Associate Professor, delivered a Special Lecture on

Annales School of Thought and History :An Introduction in Centre of Indian

Languages , SLL & CS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

2.On 04-08-2017 Dr.K.R.Sankaran, Associate Professor, delivered a Special Lecture on

Anthropology and History to the BT assistants of Social Sciences from Nagapattinam

Educational District under the aegis of RMSA in Best College of Education,

Mayiladuthurai.

PhD., Viva-Voce

1.On 17-11-2016 Dr.K.R.Sankaran, Associate Professor, conducted as an External

Examiner P.hD., Vivo-voce examination of Mr.P.Gunasekaran who submitted the thesis

entitled The Study of Legal Language in Tamil Inscriptions C900 AD to 1300 AD.

in Centre of Indian Languages , SLL&CS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

2.On 26-04-2017 Dr.K.R.Sankaran, Associate Professor, conducted Viva-Voce

examination of Mr.R.Ramesh who submitted the thesis Historical Archaeology of

Salem Region with Special Reference to Settlement Pattern up to 1600 CE in the

Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur.

Report on PhD.,

1.On 25-08-2016 Dr.K.R.Sankaran, Associate Professor, sent an Evaluation Report on

the PhD., thesis entitled The Study of Legal Language in Tamil Inscriptions C900 AD

to 1300 AD. submitted by Mr.P.Gunasekaran in Centre of Indian Languages , SLL&

CS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

2.On 01-08-2016 Dr.K.R.Sankaran, Associate Professor, sent an Evaluation Report on

PhD., thesis entitled Society and Religion as Gleaned from the Inscriptions of the

Cholas from Vijayalaya to Raja raja I submitted by Ms.Bhuvaneswari to Tamil


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1.On 09-05-2016 Dr.K.R.Sankaran, Associate Professor participated as an External

Expert in the Meeting of Board of Studies in the Department of Maritime History &

Marine Archaeology, Tamil University Thanjavur.

2.On 23-11-2016 Dr.K.R.Sankaran, Associate Professor participated as an External

Expert in the Meeting of the Board of Studies held in the Department of Epigraphy and

Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur.

MoU during 2016-2017

1.In accordance of MoU with Tamil University, Thanjavur at the invitation of Maritime

History and Marine Archaeology of that University for the period from 21-07-2015 to

30-07-2015(ten days) as MoU coordinator deputed five students including a PhD.,

student under the care of a Faculty member to get training in excavation carried on by the

Tamil University in Mantiripattinam.

2. As MoU coordinator deputed two students under the care of a PhD., student for the

period from 04-08-2015 to 13-08-2015 (ten days) to get training at excavation conducted

by Tamil University, Thanjavur in Mantiripattinam.

3.As MoU coordinator deputed two students for the period from 29-07-2016 to 12-08-

2016 (fifteen days) to get training at excavation conducted by Tamil University,

Thanjavur in Mantiripattinam.

External Activity

On 03/11/2017 conducted as external Examiner for PhD., public viva-voce examination

in Department of Epigrapgy and Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur.

In December 2017 acted as question setter for M.A., Degree Course of Epigraphy and

Archaeology and Maritime History and Marine Archaeology, Tamil University,

Thanjavur.

On 16-12-2017 as a Vice-Chancellor nominated member acted in Board of Studies in

Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Maritime History and Marine Archaeology,

Tamil University, Thanjavur.

Publications

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01.Dr.K.R.Sankaran, Iron Age and Sangam Literature, NCBH, Oct. 2016, Chennai.

ISBN,978-81-2343-273-1.

02.Dr.K.R.Sankaran, Annales School of Thought and History: An Introduction,

NCBH, Feb. 2017. ISBN. 978-81-2343-327-1

Text Book Writing

On 05-06/12/2017 adhering to G.O.Ms.No.99 School Education Department dated 22-05-

2017 participated in Textbook Writing Committee Review Meeting for History-Higher

Secondary &Secondary Level at Tamil Virtual University, Kotturpuram, Chennai-25.

Authoring Text Book

Worked as one of the authors for Higher Secondary-Class XI-History-Volume I under

Free Text Programme of Government of Tamil Nadu and it was published by TamilNadu

Text Book and Educational Service Corporation in the year 2018.

Academic activity: 2018-2019

External Activity

On 30/11/2018 acted as External Public Viva-Voce Examiner for PhD., degree course in

Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjvur.

In December, 2018 acted as question setter for M.A., degree course, Epigraphy and

Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjvur.

Articles

01. Vati in Chola Inscription (from C.850 to 1300 CE) (co-authored) in in Journal of

Modern Tamil Research (A Quarterly International Multilateral Tamizh

Journal).Vol.6:2, April-June, 2018. ISSN:2321-984-X.pp. 105-109.

02.Vati and Kannaru in Chola Inscriptions from Ca.850 to 1300CE:An

Interpretation on Politics of Water Rights (co-authored) in Journal of Modern Tamil

Research ( A Quarterly International Multilateral Tamizh Journal).Vol.6:3,July-Sep,

2018. ISSN:2321-984-X. pp.683-690.

03. Chola State and Water Right (A Preliminary Survey) in Ungal Noolagam,Vol. 9:11.ISSN-2394-7535-37. Feb, 2018. pp.41-50.


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04. Bandits in Ungal Noolagam Vol.10:6 & 10:7, Sep & Oct, 2018, ISSN.2394-7535-45&46.pp.51-56 & 55-61.

05. Sa.Kanthasamy and his Novel Sayavanam in Ungal Noolagam, Nov.2018. Vol.10:8.ISSN. 2394-7535-48.pp.49-52.

06. A Translated Article on A Note on State Organisation: Segmentary States in African and Medieval Europe in Early Medieval Society by Aiden W.Southall in

Ungal Noolagam, Vol.10:10. Jan, 2019. ISSN.2394-7535-48.pp.35-41.

Participation in Seminar / Symposium / Special Lecture / Workshop.

01.On 27-10-2017 attended Endowment Lecture held in Department of Epigraphy and

Archaeology, Tamil University.Thanjavur

02.On 14.09.2018 participated as resource person in national Seminar held in Dept.of

Tamiliology, Annamalai University and presented Anthropological Approach on the

Novel PORUPPU

03.On 28-31/01/2018 participated in South Indian History Congress held in Calicut

University, Kerala and presented paper Water Right and Irrigation under the Chola

State.

04.On 12-13/02/2019 attended International Symposium on Historical and

Archaeological Heritage Management and Cultural Tourism in India and Japan :

Issues and Prospects for Development held in Thanjavur under the aegis of Tamil

University.

05.On 12/03/2019 delivered Special Lecture on Trade and Society in An Inter

Collegiate Seminar on Current Economic Crisis organized by Dept of Economics and

History , Dharmapuram Adheenam Arts College, Dharmapuram, Mayiladuthurai

06.On 15/03/2019 conducted Viva-voce Examination of M.Phil., degree course students

in Department of Maritime History and Marine Archaeology, Tamil University,

Thanjvur.

07.On 20-21/03/2019 participated as resource person in National Workshop Aintinai

Interactions between Science and Culture : Perspective from Science and Marine

Archaeology held in Tamil University and presented paper Contribution of Noboru

Karashima to South Indian Historiography.


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Books PublishedTranslationOrientation Course

Documents

GENERAL INFORMATION d)Department e) · 2019. 12. 17. · Water Right in the History of Tamil Nadu: from Sangam Age to C 1600 A D.NCBH, Chennai, 2011. 06. History of South India, NCBH,