The Travancore State Manual Vol 1 , 2, 3 and 4

Book Name in English : The Travancore State Manual Vol 1 ,2, 3 and 4

Vol.1- General Features
Vol.2- History
Vol.3- Economic Affairs
Vol.4- Administration

Author:T.K. Velu Pillai
Editor:S.Raimon
Category:Manuals
Year of Publishing:1940

Vol.1- General Features
The Travancore State Manual Vol.4 compiled by Sri. T.K Velu Pillai is a record of general administration in erstwhile Travancore. It traces the origin, growth, development and activities of all major departments in the historical context of the region. Copies of important regulations, agreements and documents are included in the volume. A detailed exposition of the impact of social legislations like the Nayar Act, the Ezhava Act, the Nanjanad-Vellala Act, the Kshatriya Act and the Malayala Brahmin Act are provided, as are particulars of prevalent ceremonies of Travancore. The original volume was compiled by Sri. V. Nagam Aiya in 1906.Year of Reprint - 1996
Vol.2 - History
The Travancore State Manual Vol.2 compiled by Sri. T.K. Velu Pillai is a record of the history of Travancore from the ancient period to the 1930’s. The inclusion of copies of hundreds of cadjan leaf records and other original historical documents adds to its worth as a source book on Travancore history. This work undertakes an investigation of various historical myths and assertions regarding Travancore and interprets them in the light of new historical and cultural evidences. The original manual was compiled by Sri. V. Nagam Aiya.
Year of Reprint - 1996

Vol.3- Economic
AffairsThe Travancore State Manual Vol.3 compiled by Sri. T.K. Velu Pillai is a record of the economic affairs of the erstwhile state of Travancore. It supplements the earlier compilation of the same by Sri. V. Nagam Aiya (1906) with additional information and extensive statistics. The findings of governmental committees on economic problems of the state during the inter-war period have also been incorporated in this volume. A detailed account of the general economic condition is provided along with information regarding taxation, revenue, commerce, education and public health. This reprint contains a biographical note and portrait of the author.
Year of Reprint - 1996

Vol.4- Administration
The Travancore State Manual Vol.4 compiled by Sri. T.K Velu Pillai is a record of general administration in erstwhile Travancore. It traces the origin, growth, development and activities of all major departments in the historical context of the region. Copies of important regulations, agreements and documents are included in the volume. A detailed exposition of the impact of social legislations like the Nayar Act, the Ezhava Act, the Nanjanad-Vellala Act, the Kshatriya Act and the Malayala Brahmin Act are provided, as are particulars of prevalent ceremonies of Travancore. The original volume was compiled by Sri. V. Nagam Aiya in 1906.
Year of Reprint - 1996