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Craft Production and Trade in South Kanara A.D. 1000-1763 is a comprehensive historical study that explores the economic foundations of South Kanara during the medieval and early modern periods. The book meticulously examines the various craft industries, artisanal production systems, and trade mechanisms that shaped the region’s development over seven centuries.
Nagendra E. Rao provides valuable insights into the organization of craft guilds, production techniques, market structures, and the role of merchants in facilitating regional and maritime trade. The work traces the evolution of South Kanara’s economy from the Chola period through the Portuguese colonial era, analyzing how craftspeople, traders, and political authorities interacted to create a dynamic commercial landscape.
This book is essential for scholars, researchers, and students interested in medieval Indian economic history, South Indian regional studies, and the development of trade networks in pre-colonial India.
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