This is a journal article published in the 2018 is based on a survey conducted across three major manuscript repositories in Keralam, namely 1) Oriental Research Institute and Manuscripts Library, Trivandrum 2) Sree Rama Varma Government Sanskrit College Grantha Library, Trippunithura and 3) The Thunchan Manuscripts Repository, University of Calicut, Kozhikkode. The list is in alphabetical order.
The available information is arranged in eight columns. They are 1. Name of the manuscript/ transcript as provided by the repository 2. Author 3. Register number of the manuscript as recorded in the library 4. Size 5. Total number of pages 6. Number of lines in a page 7. Condition of the manuscript and 8. Remarks about the manuscript.
The authorship is written only if the manuscript contains the corroborative details. The register number is given according to the catalogues available in the library ( In some cases, manuscripts are not catalogued and provided like x99). The present condition of the manuscript / transcript such as whether readable, damaged or worm-eaten are also noted. Remarks are based on a quick survey of the manuscripts. In some cases the quick survey potential different category (astronomy as opposed to Mathematics in case of some texts), this is noted wherever it is the case.
The dimension of this palm leaf manuscript is 42 x 3.5. Contains 42 leaves. 5 to 7 lines per page approximately. Preserved in good condition, some leaves are damaged. Incomplete. The page number is inscribed to the left of the manuscript. The text discusses mathematical operations such as multiplication of integers, operations of fractions, measures of length, weight, time and miscellaneous other problems. This text could be used as both reference material as well as pedagogic.
The importance of regional studies in providing a comprehensive framework for the writing of Indian History has been recognized for a long time. The Indian subcontinent displays considerable diversity in geography, language, culture and economic conditions. It is not surprising that a general theory which can explain all the regional variations in the social and economic development of India has proved elusive. However, detailed regional studies that have been undertaken recently are useful in throwing light into a number of problems that a student of history faces while analyzing the socio-economic structure of a particular period or the character of a social movement. Such studies have also demonstrated the complexities involved in applying an accepted historical concept or category in a specific regional context.
Contains 108 leaves. Incomplete. 4 lines on each page. Readable. Preserved in good condition. This manuscript deals with suggesting auspicious inauspicious times to begin or to do rituals, constructions, poojas, etc.
