Kanchipuram's Medieval Inn
It’s nothing more than a dilapidated structure abandoned by the wayside today but back in the 18th century CE, this was a haven for merchants, travelers, pilgrims and itinerants. A simple yet sturdy caravanserai, it was a place where they could rest their weary feet, swap stories over a hearty meal and catch a good night’s sleep before they were on their way with the first rays of light the next day.
This caravanserai is called Pillai Chatram …
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Telegraph Road
During our researches on Francis Buchanan we came across a person rather similar to Buchanan, particularly in the range of his interests and knowledge, whose life and work is equally fascinating. We thought it is definitely worth a mention in Buchanan’s Journey, giving us a glimpse into colonial history.
This article by Sashi Sivramkrishna published in the Times of India is a short introduction to O’Shaughnessy.
Seringapatnam Bridge
During his research on Srirangapatna, Lingaraj Jayaprakash makes a special effort to look for the old aqueduct which has been described by Francis Buchanan in his Journey. This aqueduct, one of the oldest in the world, now lies in ruins.
Travel Back in Time on Buchanan's Journey
Venkatesh Parthasarathy and Lingaraj G. Jayaprakash explore interesting facets of Buchanan’s Journey in this article, which will inspire you to take to the road and embark on your journey of discovery … of times gone by and of unfamiliar places, and even of ourselves.
Srirangapatna: Tipu's Forgotten Capital...
How was life, society and economy in Karnataka 200 years ago? How was the state administered and inhabited before the advent of British colonial power? Francis Buchanan was commissioned by the British East India Company to travel through the region soon after the defeat of Mysore under Tipu Sultan. Lingaraj Jayaprakash is a researcher at the Sustainable Futures Lab at McGill University who works on environment and development has, along with Sashi Sivramkrishna and others, been revisiting places Buchanan has described, for the past fifteen years.
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