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Kongu Nadu, also known as Kongu Mandalam, is the geographical region comprising the western and north-western part of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in some instances, parts of southeastern Karnataka and eastern Kerala.
In the following section, the paper traces the historical evidence in the formation and transformation of Kongu nadu. The paper then focuses on the creation of power structures, the pattakkararand the palaiyakkarar, the chieftains of this historical territory.
The decision of V P Singh to Kongu Nadu Munnetra Kazhagam in western Tamil implement the Mandai Commission recommendations brought Nadu, enables an understanding of caste politics the question of caste to the forefront of national debate (Dirks through a political economy approach. It is argued 2002; Pankaj 2007).
An exploration of the interaction between economic factors and caste mobilisation, through a study of the Kongu Nadu Munnetra Kazhagam in western Tamil Nadu, enables an understanding of caste...
Kongunadu, a prominent region in Tamil Nadu, boasts a rich historical, cultural, and environmental tapestry. This synopsis delves into its multifaceted aspects, including geographical features like Kurinji, Mullai, and Marut, which contribute to its fertile land and abundant water sources.
30 lis 2013 · An exploration of the interaction between economic factors and caste mobilisation, through a study of the Kongu Nadu Munnetra Kazhagam in western Tamil Nadu, enables an understanding of caste...
There have been demands for the creation of a separate state of Kongu Nadu (also called Kongadesam) comprising of the regions of western Tamil Nadu, parts of southern Karanataka and central-east Kerala with its headquarters at Coimbatore 6 .
