'Saare Jahan Se Achchha Hindostan Hamara' (Our India is the best among all lands in the world) said Dr. Iqbal, the poet of East. Now this poetic line has evolved into a symbolic expression for the greatness our country. This is song frequently and used widely for an easy, prompt and soft pronouncement of the greatness and novelty of our country. No doubt, India is great and illustrious. Its on top as far as its heritage, history, philosophy and culture is concerned. Our team of authors and editors has made their best efforts to depict the same greatness of our country and nation in this series. Here is a treasure, bound into books. This is the best example of 'knowledge in a nutshell'. Needless to say that India is known for its unity in diversity, with its kaleidoscopic variety, it emerges as a wonderful nation. With one of the oldest civilizations in the world, this country has a rich cultural heritage. After independence, through 58 years, India has achieved multifaceted socio-economic progress in addition to creating a niche in the international community and the new world order. India is a federation of states and union territories. As of now, there are 28 states and 7 union territories in the country, all these states have made tremendous progress in almost every sphere since 1947, when the nation had attained freedom. Various Indian states have shown an all round advancement and stupendous progress in political, cultural, economic and social areas. India is a vast country. All states enjoy autonomy to a great extent and flourish in their own manner. Some states are similar to each other while others are quite different from the rest. People of one state have little authentic knowledge about other states. This situation, in some cases, creates problems and difficulties with no ready solution at hand. Hence this comprehensive and exhaustive encyclopedic work. Every state and union territory has been covered in a separate book, each book, devoted to on e state or U. T. covers life and people under various heads-Land, People, Heritage, History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Tourism, etc. The Beautiful India series is an asset for all scholars, researchers, teachers, students and of course, the general readers.
The Beautiful India Kerala
Rs. 925
Additional information
| ISBN | 8188583790 |
|---|---|
| Year of Publication | 2005 |
| Binding | HardBound |
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| Language | English |
Preface
1. Physical Features
Location and Natural Divisions. Topography. Geology and Mineral Resources. Plant Life. Fauna. Weather and Climate
2. History
Historical Sources. Megalithic Culture. Earliest Inhabitants. The Ays. Ay Antiran. Titiyan. Atiyan . Early Cheras. Social Life. Economic Life . Post-Sangam Age. Concourse of Religions. Government and Society. Political Divisions. Administration. The Trade. Language and Literature. Education and Learning . Economic and Social Change. Political, Social and Economic conditions. Rise of Kolathunad and Cochin. Dutch Supremacy. Saktan Tampuran. History of Calicut. Culture under the Zamorins. European Inroads. Revival of Bhakti Movement. Rise and Fall of the Dutch. Further Developments. Dutch Administration. Administration and Culture. Mysorean Interlude. Rebellion in Malabar. Tipu's Invasion. Rise and Growth of the British Power. Anglo-French Conflict. Acquisition of Dharmapattanam. Complications at Tellicherry. Rebellion of Patinjare Kovilakam Rajas. Kurichiya Revolt. Enlightened Administration. Progressive. Administration. Malabar. Mappila Riots. Nationalist Movement. Home Rule Movement. Non-cooperation. Malabar Rebellion. Growth of Journalism. Salt Satyagraha. Civil Disobedience Movement. Split in Congress. Muslim League. Rise of the Communist Party. Quit India Movement. Independence and after. Political Movements. Malayali Memorial, Ezhava Memorial. Nivarthana Agitation. Electricity Agitation. Praja Mandal. History of Kerala after 1956
3. The People
Life and People. High Level of Literacy. Languages. Religions. Caste System. Temple Entry. Social Life. Customs and Manners. Sports and Recreations. Festivals. Religious Reform Movements
4. Agriculture and Irrigation
Soil. Rainfall. Agricultural Production. Major Crops. Plantation Crops. Agricultural Credit. Production Programmes. Soil Survey. Soil Conservation, Land use Planning. Agricultural Marketing. Grading and Quality Control. Regulated Market
5. The Livestock
Health Cover. Poultry. Meat. Dairy Extension. Milk Marketing. Fisheries. Forestry and Wildlife. Agricultural Research. Agricultural Education
6. Irrigation and Power
Irrigation. Power Development
7. The Governance
The Governor. Chief Minister. State Legislature. Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Rights of the Members. Powers of the Assembly. Judiciary. Panchayat Administration. Municipalities
8. Education
Ancient Period. Medieval Centres of Learning. Western Education. Growth of Universities . Standards of Education. Private Sector in Education. Growth Literacy. Libraries. Museums. Research Institutes. Academies. Periodicals
9. Architecture
Temple Architecture. Christian Architecture. Muslim Architecture. Sculpture. Buddhist Images. Jain Images. Painting. Dance. Theatre. Music
10. Language and Literature
Contribution to Sanskrit. Dialects. Scripts. Evolution of Malayalam Literature. Venmani School. Modern Age. The Essay. Rise of the Novel. Poetry. Literary Criticism . Newspapers. Radio . Television
11. Economic Life
Post-independence Period. Standard of Living. Industries and Manufacture. Industrial Disputes. Small Scale Industries. Kerala Financial Corporation. Trade and Commerce. Imports and Exports. Regulated Markets. Fairs and Melas. Transport and Communications.
12. Tourist Centres
Important Places
Bibliography