A History of Agriculture in India v2.c65.s6: Use of Palm-Leaves for Writing
A History of Agriculture in India v2.c65.s6
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Use of Palm-Leaves for Writing
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In Vijayanagar Abdur-Razzak saw that palm-leaves were used for writing and paper was not known. He observes, ‘The inhabitants of Cambay alone use paper. All other Indians write on the leaves of trees.’
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FIG. 11. Village of Hampi at the site of the ancient city of Vijayanagar.
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FIG. 12. Vitthalaswami temple at Hampi. Mandapa and stone processional car, Vijayanagar, 16th century.
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FIG. 13. A Hallikar bull, Hallikar is the best draft breed in India and it enjoyed patronage of the rulers of Vijayanagar.
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FIG. 14. A Nellore ram from Andhra Pradesh. The Nellore is the tallest breed of sheep in India.