Development in Colonial times hindered by royalty payments, says historian

Mysore | Saturday | 16th February, 2019

Summary:

Consequently, the Travancore Province was not hamstrung by the same financial difficulties that plagued Mysore State. In South India, Mysore State alone persisted in its endeavour to challenge the might of the British, fighting four wars. All princely states were equally benevolent. Of this, Mysore state alone had to cough up Rs 31 lakh. “Travacore state had to pay a sum of Rs 8 lakh in royalty..