- a variation of Kanara.
Canara
Britishnoun
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In Canara, tobacco is generally grown in elevated situations.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings, E. R.
The first of these separates the kingdom of the Decan from Guzerate on the north, and the second divides the Decan from Canara which is to the south.
In South Canara there was a well-to-do family, the members of which kept on depositing coins in the family undi, which were set apart for the Tirumala god during a number of generations.
From Omens and Superstitions of Southern India by Thurston, Edgar
At Mulki in South Canara there is a temple of Venkatēswara, which is maintained by Konkani Brāhmans.
From Omens and Superstitions of Southern India by Thurston, Edgar
From the Aliga to Mount Delli or Dilly is about 46 leagues, with these towns, Onor, Baticale, Barcalor, Baranor, and others of the province of Canara which is subject to the king of Bisnagar.
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