How Tamil, Sanskrit and Prakrit names ended up on the walls of Egyptian Pharaohs’ tombs Written by: Arun Janardhanan Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

How Tamil, Sanskrit and Prakrit names ended up on the walls of Egyptian Pharaohs’ tombs For historians, the implications are immediate. They reveal how ancient traders from the subcontinent interacted with the world, with links to previous discoveries in India and elsewhere. Written by: Arun Janardhanan 9 min readChennaiFeb 12, 2026 07:14 PM IST https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-history/tamil-sanskrit-prakrit-names-egypt-tombs-reason-10528975/?ref=explained_pg Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.