“The sluice was built by a merchant in 1268 CE, during the 20th regnal year of the king, for irrigation. It is evidence of an ancient water management system,” said senior epigraphist S Rajavelu, who deciphered the inscription. Monavakkam is today known as Medavakkam.
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