Uncover the rich past of Karnataka with essential historical records from Tumkur. This seminal work by Benjamin Lewis Rice delves into supplementary inscriptions, offering unparalleled insights into the region’s ancient administration, social fabric, and cultural evolution. Explore deciphered texts that illuminate centuries of history, royal decrees, and local traditions. An indispensable resource for historians, archaeologists, epigraphists, and students of South Indian heritage and Indian epigraphy. Discover the foundational narratives of Karnataka’s historical landscape.