The Institutions of Ancient Ceylon from Inscriptions From 3rd Century BC to 830 AD 1st Edition by Lakshman S Perera, Sirima Kiribamune, Piyatissa Senanayaka ISBN 9555800553 9789555800556

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ISBN 10: 9555800553
ISBN 13: 9789555800556
Author: Lakshman S Perera, Sirima Kiribamune, Piyatissa Senanayaka

​“The Institutions of Ancient Ceylon from Inscriptions: From 3rd Century BC to 830 AD” is a seminal work by Lakshman S. Perera, with introduction and supplementary notes by Sirima Kiribamune and Piyatissa Senanayake. Published by the International Centre for Ethnic Studies in 2001, this comprehensive study delves into the historical institutions of ancient Sri Lanka through an analysis of inscriptions spanning from the 3rd century BC to 830 AD. ​

The Institutions of Ancient Ceylon from Inscriptions From 3rd Century BC to 830 AD 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Overview of Ancient Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

• Historical Timeline (3rd Century BC – 830 AD)

• Importance of Epigraphic Sources

• Political and Cultural Background

Chapter 2: Sources and Epigraphic Methodology

• Types of Inscriptions Used

• Geographic Distribution of Inscriptions

• Paleographic Analysis and Dating

• Challenges in Interpretation

Chapter 3: Political Institutions

• Kingship and Royal Authority

• Administrative Divisions and Local Governance

• Roles of Ministers and Officials

• Military Organization and Duties

Chapter 4: Religious Institutions

• The Buddhist Sangha and Monastic Administration

• Royal Patronage of Buddhism

• Construction and Endowment of Monasteries

• Role of Brahmanical Institutions

Chapter 5: Economic Institutions

• Land Ownership and Tenure Systems

• Agricultural Practices and Irrigation Works

• Taxation and Revenue Collection

• Trade and Mercantile Guilds

Chapter 6: Legal and Judicial Institutions

• Sources of Law and Legal Codes

• Village Councils and Local Justice

• Royal Courts and Arbitration

• Punishments and Legal Procedures

Chapter 7: Educational and Literary Institutions

• Monastic Education and Curriculum

• Script and Language in Inscriptions

• Role of the Mahavihara and Other Monastic Centers

• Literary Evidence from Epigraphy

Chapter 8: Social Institutions

• Varna and Caste-Like Divisions

• Roles of Women and Family Structure

• Occupations and Social Mobility

• Charity, Dana, and Social Welfare

Chapter 9: Regional Variations and Comparative Perspectives

• Institutional Differences by Region (Anuradhapura, Ruhuna, etc.)

• Influence from South India and the Indian Subcontinent

• Comparative Study with Contemporary South Asian Polities

Chapter 10: Conclusion

• Summary of Findings

• Evolution of Institutions over Time

• Legacy of Ancient Ceylonese Institutions

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