Government of IndiaA Short Account of the Laccadive Island and Minicoy
Author: Ellis, R. H.
Keywords: Lakshadweep, Minicoy, Tribes, Sociology, Anthropology, Customs, Malabar, Amindivis, Gazetteer
Publisher: Superintendent Government Press, Madras
Description: This book gives an account of the islands of Lakshadweep and Minicoy. It deals with the history and geography of the region. From the transfer to Ali Raja, the dealings with the Portuguese, the revolt of Amindivis, the dispute about the sovereignty of the Malabar islands, the surrender of sovereignty by Bibi, and the conditions of Malabar and Amindivi islands, the book includes crucial events. It further details the administration and revenue of the Amindivi and Malabar islands. It also contains information about the people of the region with details of their language, dress, marriage, death and birth ceremonies, and occupation and trade. A gazetteer is also provided in the end.
Source: Central Secretariat Library
Type: Rare Book
Received From: Central Secretariat Library
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.contributor.author | Ellis, R. H. |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-07-23T06:58:58Z |
| dc.date.available | 2018-07-23T06:58:58Z |
| dc.description | This book gives an account of the islands of Lakshadweep and Minicoy. It deals with the history and geography of the region. From the transfer to Ali Raja, the dealings with the Portuguese, the revolt of Amindivis, the dispute about the sovereignty of the Malabar islands, the surrender of sovereignty by Bibi, and the conditions of Malabar and Amindivi islands, the book includes crucial events. It further details the administration and revenue of the Amindivi and Malabar islands. It also contains information about the people of the region with details of their language, dress, marriage, death and birth ceremonies, and occupation and trade. A gazetteer is also provided in the end. |
| dc.source | Central Secretariat Library |
| dc.format.extent | iv, 123 p.; Map |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
| dc.language.iso | English |
| dc.publisher | Superintendent Government Press, Madras |
| dc.subject | Lakshadweep, Minicoy, Tribes, Sociology, Anthropology, Customs, Malabar, Amindivis, Gazetteer |
| dc.type | Rare Book |
| dc.date.copyright | 1924 |
| dc.identifier.accessionnumber | AS-004958 |
| dc.format.medium | text |
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.contributor.author | Ellis, R. H. |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-07-23T06:58:58Z |
| dc.date.available | 2018-07-23T06:58:58Z |
| dc.description | This book gives an account of the islands of Lakshadweep and Minicoy. It deals with the history and geography of the region. From the transfer to Ali Raja, the dealings with the Portuguese, the revolt of Amindivis, the dispute about the sovereignty of the Malabar islands, the surrender of sovereignty by Bibi, and the conditions of Malabar and Amindivi islands, the book includes crucial events. It further details the administration and revenue of the Amindivi and Malabar islands. It also contains information about the people of the region with details of their language, dress, marriage, death and birth ceremonies, and occupation and trade. A gazetteer is also provided in the end. |
| dc.source | Central Secretariat Library |
| dc.format.extent | iv, 123 p.; Map |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
| dc.language.iso | English |
| dc.publisher | Superintendent Government Press, Madras |
| dc.subject | Lakshadweep, Minicoy, Tribes, Sociology, Anthropology, Customs, Malabar, Amindivis, Gazetteer |
| dc.type | Rare Book |
| dc.date.copyright | 1924 |
| dc.identifier.accessionnumber | AS-004958 |
| dc.format.medium | text |
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