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Most state histories ignore the 20th century, but Kamath excels here. He documents the Ekikarana Movement (Unification Movement) which demanded that Kannada-speaking areas scattered under Bombay Presidency, Hyderabad Nizam’s rule, and Madras Presidency be merged into one state. The eventual formation of Mysore State in 1956 (renamed Karnataka in 1973) is presented as the logical culmination of centuries of cultural longing. karnataka history by suryanath kamath pdf
The rule of the Wodeyars of Mysore, the impact of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, and the British colonial influence. For those interested in Karnataka history, we recommend: