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Published: December 19th 2017
Thousands of them appear in 75 or so villages across a dry region northeast of Madurai.
Chettiar mansions. Most in disrepair, but some sporting fresh paint and sparkle.
Chettiar businessmen made it big in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s with their vast trading pursuits in other countries, but their network fell apart with WWII and later. But while times were good, they showed the world how ...
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Nanci and David Curry
Historic Buildings....
Very interesting blog. We always enjoy seeing the historic buildings during our travels, even if they are in ruins. With a little imagination, they always tell a story of the past which is often as interesting, or more, than the present day. Thanks!