Manual of The Pudukkottai State Volume-2, Part-1

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On the initiative taken by Sir William Black Burner, a statistical account of Pudukkottai State was taken as early as in 1813 AD. The statistical account written in palm leaves is still preserved in the Government Museum, Pudukkottai. The next move in the direction of recording and preserving the natural and cultural wealth of the state was taken at the turn of 20th century. In 1910 AD, a Museum and the Department of Archaeology were established. A Special Officer was appointed to gather statistics on various aspects of the state to prepare a Manual. The State Manual Officer brought out a Manual in 1920. However, in course of time it lost its charm. In June 1934, the Pudukkottai Durbar decided to bring out a new and upto date edition. Thiru K.R. Venkatarama Aiyar worked for it and the first volume was brought out in 1938. After two years, in 1940, the first part of the Second volume was released as a revised second edition. It dealt with the history of Pudukkottai region from the Paleolithic Age to the time of its last Thondaiman ruler His Highness Rajagopala Thondaiman.

This is an important work for the study of South Indian History particularly for about 250 years from the middle of 17th Century AD. As it is out of print for a long time, scholars find it difficult to consult this book. After six decades, this book is being reprinted due to a grant from the Government of Tamilnadu.