Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency ...: Ka'nara (2 pts.)
Written by Bombay (India : State)
528 pages, about 11 hours of reading
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The 'Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency ...: Ka'nara (2 pts.)' is a comprehensive, multi-volume administrative and descriptive survey compiled by the colonial Bombay State government. It meticulously documents the geography, history, demography, economy, and social structures of the Ka'nara region (modern-day coastal Karnataka) during the late 19th century. Far from a narrative, this work serves as a foundational historical and statistical record, reflecting the British colonial administration's effort to systematically understand and categorize its territories for governance and resource management. It provides an invaluable, albeit often biased, snapshot of a vital Indian region during a pivotal historical period, offering rich data for scholars of history, sociology, and regional studies.
“The Ka'nara District, forming the extreme south-western corner of the Bombay Presidency, is a strip of country lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.”
Key themes
- Colonial Administration and Governance
- This theme pervades the entire gazetteer, as the work itself is a product and tool of British colonial rule. It meticulously documents administrative divisions, revenue systems, judicial structures, and the mechanisms by which the British sought to control and govern the Ka'nara region. It illustrates the bureaucracy and systematic approach of the Empire.
- Geography, Environment, and Resources
- The gazetteer provides an exhaustive account of the physical landscape of Ka'nara, including its climate, topography, geology, rivers, forests, and coastline. This focus highlights the region's natural wealth and its potential for economic exploitation, which was a key interest for the colonial power.
- Demography and Social Categorization
- A significant portion of the gazetteer is dedicated to detailing the population of Ka'nara, categorizing people by religion, caste, language, and occupation. This reflects a colonial interest in understanding the social fabric, often with an aim to classify and manage different communities, sometimes reinforcing existing hierarchies or creating new ones.
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