Question

Which of the following is/are the fact(s) mentioned in the writings of Sir Francis Buchanan regarding the Sugar production in Karnataka?

• A. Sugar production in Karnataka started in the 19th century.
• B. Srirangapatna and Chikkaballapura won prizes in the London Exhibition.
• C. There were 20 sugar production industries in the 19th century.
• D. Sugar was produced in the Ashtagrama of Srirangapatna and Chikkaballapura.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Sugar was produced in the Ashtagrama of Srirangapatna and Chikkaballapura.

Sir Francis Buchanan mentions in his writings that sugar production in Karnataka started in the 19th century itself. It was produced in Palalli or Ashtagrama of Srirangapatna and Chikkaballapura. These two towns were producing sugar in 1847 and won prizes in the London Exhibition. There was only one sugar industry in the state till 1951.