Name the location of the musical inscription containing groups of musi

Name the location of the musical inscription containing groups of musical notes arranged for the benefit of his pupils by a king in the seventh or eighth century CE.

Ennayiram
Uttaramerur
Siyyamangalam
Kudumiyamalai
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The musical inscription containing groups of musical notes (svaras) from the 7th or 8th century CE is located at Kudumiyamalai in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. This inscription is a significant source for understanding ancient Indian music, specifically the Carnatic tradition. It is attributed to the Pallava king Mahendravarman I or one of his successors.
– The Kudumiyamalai inscription is a famous example of ancient Indian musical notation.
– It dates back to the Pallava period (7th-8th century CE).
– Ennayiram was a famous centre of learning with a large college during the Chola period.
– Uttaramerur is known for its inscriptions detailing the village administration of the Cholas (Parantaka I).
– Siyyamangalam is a site with a rock-cut cave temple attributed to the Pallava period (Mahendravarman I).
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