On the initiative taken by Sir William Black Burner a statistical account of Pudukkottai State was taken as early as in 1813 AD. The statistical account written in palm leaves is still preserved in the Government Museum, Pudukkottai. The next move in the direction of recording and preserving the natural and cultural wealth of the state was taken at the turn of 20 century. In 1910 AD, a Museum and the Department of Archaeology were established. A Special Officer was appointed to gather statistics on various aspects of the state to prepare a Manual. The State Manual Officer brought out a Manual in 1920. However, in course of time it lost its charm. In June 1934, the Pudukkottai Durbar decided to bring out a new and upto date edition. Thiru K.R. Venkatarama Aiyar worked for it and the First volume was brought out in 1938 AD. After two years, in 1940 AD, the first part of the Second volume was released as a revised second edition. The second part of this volume is brought out as the Gazetteer of Pudukkottai State in an exhaustive manner. It is a mine of information for the study of place names and temples in Pudukkottai State.
This is an important work for the study of South Indian History particularly for about 250 years from the middle of 17th Century AD. As it is out of print for a long time, scholars find it difficult to consult this book. After six decades, it is now reprinted due to a grant from the Government of Tamilnadu.
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