The first non-cooperation movement was held in 1814 at Palna (Bihar). This dissatisfaction among the peasants gave way to start the second historic non-cooperation movement. So, the agriculturists’ bad no other way but to sell their products to businessmen at a low price.ĭue to this, during 1830-31, there was a Sign of revolt against the rulers. Due to this suppressive policy there was a sharp hike on export goods and income of the peasants came down.ĭuring the same period the company government started collecting revenue in terms of currency instead of crops they yielded. They were also collecting taxes on exporting of arecas, paddy and pepper which are the major commercial crops of the region. The company took up business in the district and levied taxes on salt, tobacco and other domestic goods.
The people were not happy under their governance. The Canara region carne under the rule of the East India Company in 1799. This gave way to many kingship families under the traditions of Aliya Kattu, though they were quarreling among themselves. After the 14th century, the rule of the alupas was weakened and they came under the rule of Vijayanagar dynasty. It was the Alupas, who historically laid the foundation of the political, economical and cultural progress of Dakshina Kannada. Their main occupation was business and they settled down in towns. They nourished Kannada culture and promoted art and literature.Īccording to the reports of Sulema of ninth century and Batuta of 14th century, the Muslims came to Dakshina kannada when Alupas were ruling. The alupas had to combat the Rastrakootas, Chalukyas, Kadambas and Hoysalas. The Tulu dialect is culturally progressive and is considered equivalent to other Dravidian languages. The region was ruled by the Alupa dynasty for more than 1400 years. A reference but also been made to Tulunadu in ancient Tamil Sangam literature. The antiquity of the region has been traced to the Stone Age by archeologists.
That sage Parasurama created this land by moving back the sea with his power. This is also supported by a traditional legend. By R P Sambasadasiva Reddy (Originally Published in Deccan Herald News paper dated 02 –July-1996)ĭakshina Kannada district, which has occupied a prominent place in the history of Karnataka, was hence the sea in the beginning according the scientists.
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