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Rao, T. A. Gopinatha (ed.). "An Inscription of Rajasekhara".
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Veluthat, Kesavan (2004). "Mahodayapuram-Kodungallur".
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846:. Thrissur (Kerala): CosmoBooks. pp. 79–80.
558:. Thrissur (Kerala): CosmoBooks. pp. 64–65.
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1345:Seruthtunai
1320:Pugal Chola
1215:Kalarsingar
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