Categories of ancient Social Groups revealed by Batticaloa Brahmi Inscriptions

Abstract

Background of the study: The history of Batticaloa remains a closed chapter on the annals of Sri Lankan history. The discovery of majority of Brahmi Inscriptions in the archaeological researches undertaken by Prof.S.Paranavitana in the middle of the 20th Century Culminated in the revelation that on the basis of history, Batticaloa region to be considered as region of much importance. There had been no full comprehensive Studies relation to ancient Societies of Batticaloa region up to now, the Study seeks to discover the Social Groups found within 700 years from BC Third Century to AD fourth Century, on the basis of reliable and ancient Brahmi inscriptions. Aim: This study aims is to discover ancient social Groups through studying the Batticaloa Brahmi Inscriptions written from the BC Third century. Theoretical underpinning / Conceptual framework: Based on the research objectives and literature survey conceptual model has been constructed for this study as follow: Identify the ancient social groups, Pattern of the occupation. Proposed methodology: This study will be undertaken according to principles of historical methodology under competent guidance and in conformity with the principles of rational investigation and analytical examinations of the source materials. Expected outcomes: The findings of this study will be filling the gap of the knowledge about ancient society of the Batticaloa.