Territory, Social Structure, and Settlement Dynamics in Tamil Nadu Before 1800 A.D.

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Pacific ViewpointVolume 17, Issue 1 p. 3-22 ArticleFree Access Territory, Social Structure, and Settlement Dynamics in Tamil Nadu Before 1800 A.D. Brian J. Murton, Brian J. MurtonSearch for more papers by this author Brian J. Murton, Brian J. MurtonSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 May 1976 https://doi.org/10.1111/apv.171001Citations: 2AboutSectionsPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1Arokiaswami, M., 1956, The Kongu Country, University of Madras Press, Madras. 2Beck, B. F., 1972, Peasant Society in Konku. 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