sentences:  The manuscript is now preserved in the Hugh Nevill collection at the British Museum.The victory of the Karaiyars over the Mukkuvars happened in the Saka era 1159, corresponding to the 15th century.About 7700 Karaiyar chieftains from Kanchipuram, Kaveripattinam and Kilakarai of Tamil Nadu arrived in Sri Lanka under the invitation of Parakramabahu VI of Kotte.