Retracing Buchanan’s Journey from Srirangapatna to Bangalore

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 Srirangapatna to Bangalore 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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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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Retracing Buchanan’s Journey from Nagara to Hiriyur

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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Retracing Buchanan’s Journey from Hiriyur to Srirangapatna

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 Hiriyur to Srirangapatna 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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