Edited and translated by eminent scholars Don Martino De Zilva Wickremasinghe and H.W. Codrington, Epigraphia Zeylanica Volume III is a seminal work for those interested in the ancient inscriptions of Sri Lanka. Originally published in 1933 for the Government of Ceylon by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, and reprinted by Asian Educational Services in 1994, this volume carries forward the foundational research initiated by Mr. H.C.P. Bell, former Archaeological Commissioner of Ceylon.
 
In this third volume, Wickremasinghe and Codrington present a carefully curated collection of lithic inscriptions from medieval Ceylon, offering a window into the social, linguistic, and political contexts of the ninth to twelfth centuries. The editors implement refined transcription methods to better capture the phonetic nuances of medieval Sinhalese and Sanskrit, responding to scholarly debates on pronunciation and script. The reprint includes sections in Sinhalese script, retained at the request of local scholars to enhance the depth of study.
 
With contributions from distinguished scholars such as A.M. Hocart, J.D. de Lanerolle, and G.P. Malalasekara, Epigraphia Zeylanica Volume III—in this reprint by Asian Educational Services—remains an essential resource for historians, philologists, and archaeologists committed to understanding the rich epigraphic heritage of Sri Lanka.