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A Political and History of the District of Tinnevelly: In the Presidency of Madras, From the Earliest Period to Its Cession to the English Government in A. D. 1801
A Political and History of the District of In the Presidency of Madras, From the Earliest Period to Its Cession to the English Government in A.
D. 1801 offers a detailed, narrative history of southern India from ancient times through early colonial rule. This edition surveys key kingdoms, major polities, and the shifting power of the Nayaks, Pandyas, Cholas, and Vijayanagara, alongside the rise of the Portuguese, Dutch, and the East India Company. It links geography, trade, and governance to the region’s long history of conflict, diplomacy, and administration.
Follows the region’s early settlements, boundaries, and significant rivers and ports.Covers successive powers, from Pandya and Chola rule to Nayakas, and the impact of colonial forces.Explains the evolution of local polities, revenue systems, and military campaigns.Includes notes on major figures, fortifications, and the coastal pearl fishery economy. Ideal for readers of South Indian history, colonial study, and regional governance during the rise of European powers in Asia.
D. 1801 offers a detailed, narrative history of southern India from ancient times through early colonial rule. This edition surveys key kingdoms, major polities, and the shifting power of the Nayaks, Pandyas, Cholas, and Vijayanagara, alongside the rise of the Portuguese, Dutch, and the East India Company. It links geography, trade, and governance to the region’s long history of conflict, diplomacy, and administration.
Follows the region’s early settlements, boundaries, and significant rivers and ports.Covers successive powers, from Pandya and Chola rule to Nayakas, and the impact of colonial forces.Explains the evolution of local polities, revenue systems, and military campaigns.Includes notes on major figures, fortifications, and the coastal pearl fishery economy. Ideal for readers of South Indian history, colonial study, and regional governance during the rise of European powers in Asia.
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312 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1881
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June 13, 2021
Why did I read this work?
I grew up in Tamil Nadu. I am interested in Tamil History.
The common saying in Tamil Nadu -- people who study history are failures.
This is not true. History encapsulates every field.
As far as I know, not much work or interest is taken in developing or writing about Tamil History.
There are few scholars who have contributed, other than that, not much popular works.
However, History is a story of all of us, story of us Tamil people.
This work was written by 1881, a work of erudition, authority, thorough scholarship.
What do I think of this work?
One of the fewest, thorough, erudite accounts available on History of Tirunelveli.
I like how Caldwell structured his work, sub-headings on each side.
This helps me as a reader to understand, get a flow of what is happening in context.
Many parts of his work are obscure, might require a new translation.
What could be done further?
To Write a brief summary of this is highly relevant - Why?
People might understand brief narrative of their own history.
I’d come back, take this task to this work perhaps in another decade or two.
Why read this work?
You might learn about clans, social structure, rulers or eras in Tamil History.
With this, you can connect a larger context of Tamil Nadu’s history.
You might understand your own ancestry.
Deus Vult,
Gottfried
I grew up in Tamil Nadu. I am interested in Tamil History.
The common saying in Tamil Nadu -- people who study history are failures.
This is not true. History encapsulates every field.
As far as I know, not much work or interest is taken in developing or writing about Tamil History.
There are few scholars who have contributed, other than that, not much popular works.
However, History is a story of all of us, story of us Tamil people.
This work was written by 1881, a work of erudition, authority, thorough scholarship.
What do I think of this work?
One of the fewest, thorough, erudite accounts available on History of Tirunelveli.
I like how Caldwell structured his work, sub-headings on each side.
This helps me as a reader to understand, get a flow of what is happening in context.
Many parts of his work are obscure, might require a new translation.
What could be done further?
To Write a brief summary of this is highly relevant - Why?
People might understand brief narrative of their own history.
I’d come back, take this task to this work perhaps in another decade or two.
Why read this work?
You might learn about clans, social structure, rulers or eras in Tamil History.
With this, you can connect a larger context of Tamil Nadu’s history.
You might understand your own ancestry.
Deus Vult,
Gottfried
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