The Tanjore Mahratta Principality In Southern India - William Hickey - Bog

The Tanjore Mahratta Principality In Southern India: The Land Of The Chola, The Eden Of The South is a historical book written by William Hickey and published in 1874. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Tanjore Mahratta Principality, a region in southern India that was ruled by the Maratha dynasty from the 17th to the 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the principality's history, culture, and society. The author describes the region's geography, climate, and natural resources, as well as its political and economic history. He also provides a detailed account of the social and religious customs of the people who lived in the principality, including the Brahmins, the Sudras, and the Pariahs.The book also includes a chapter on the city of Tanjore, which was the capital of the principality and a major center of culture and learning in southern India. The author describes the city's famous temples, its art and architecture, and its literary traditions. He also provides a detailed account of the region's history under the Chola dynasty, which ruled the area from the 9th to the 13th century.Overall, The Tanjore Mahratta Principality In Southern India: The Land Of The Chola, The Eden Of The South is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of southern India. The book provides a detailed and engaging account of the region's rich and complex history, and offers insights into the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped the principality and its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.