'The Administration of Mysore under Sir Mark Cubbon (1834-1861)'
Date(s): July 1930
Creator(s): Sastri, K.N.Venkatasubba
Scope & Content: Doctoral thesis with substantial appendices submitted to University College, London. The author was a student in History and Geography of India at University College, London and Lecturer in History, University of Mysore. Sastri considers Cubbon's transformation of Mysore into a model state using the chapter divisions of setting out the problems followed by solutions in the areas of peace, law and order, reforms, moral and material progress and Cubbon's work as trustee for the maharaja and others. Lastly Sastri considers criticisms levelled at Cubbon before concluding with an endorsement of his skill and achievements. In his abstract Sastri draws attention to Cubbon's establishment of law and order, reform of land revenue collection and customs duties, encouragement of cultivation, revival of the silk, wool and cotton industries and development of the growth of sugar-cane, coffee, tobacco and indigo; likewise the development of infrastructure and education and liquidation of state debts.
The thesis was published in book form in 1932 (see M 06632; G88/CUB).
Language: English
Extent: 359 pages
Physical description: Typescript
Item name: thesis
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 01155
Record class: Private
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