Hu-Minu – Tipu Sultan’s Forgotten Fish | Echoes from Kundapura
In 1800–1801, Francis Buchanan surveyed Mysore, Malabar, and Canara. While at Kundapura, he was informed by Col. Williams about a unique freshwater fish called Hu-minu, found in a lake reserved exclusively for Tipu Sultan. This fish was a royal delicacy, now believed to be extinct. With the help of local villagers, I traced the exact location of this […]
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The Crucible Steel Legacy of Channarayanadurga
In 1801, the Scottish physician and botanist Francis Buchanan undertook a remarkable journey through the Mysore region, documenting the agricultural, rich natural, and cultural landscapes he encountered. Retracing his route from Nagara to Hiriyur provides a fascinating glimpse into the historical, agricultural, ecological, and social mosaic of the region over two centuries ago. This article […]
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Jaggery Making at Pandavapura
In 1800, Francis Buchanan documented the art of jaggery making in Channapatna using the traditional method, where a bullock-powered mortar and pestle was used—now replaced by machines. This video compares the jaggery output of today with that of the 1800s.
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Random Observations on Bengaluru, 890 CE to 1854
Beginning with early inscriptions, this short piece looks at some interesting facets ofBengaluru’s history and geography. Read here
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