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Temples and Charity

British population in Madras City was quite low and depended on relationships with Indian castes for control. Temples served both religious and governance functions for the Komati and Beeri Chettiar merchant castes, implying a connection between the loss of political roles and use of temples. Social hierarchy existed within these caste groups, with landed elites receiving more praise than merchants.

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Temples and Charity

British population in Madras City was quite low and depended on relationships with Indian castes for control. Temples served both religious and governance functions for the Komati and Beeri Chettiar merchant castes, implying a connection between the loss of political roles and use of temples. Social hierarchy existed within these caste groups, with landed elites receiving more praise than merchants.

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TEMPLES AND CHARITY

The neighbourhood styles of the Komati and


Beeri Chettiar merchants of Madras City
Mattison Mines

British population was quite low, depended on Indian caste relations for control
Left- Beeri Chettis and the right Komatis- Balija Naidus
Temples as places of governance as well as religious sites, implies a relationship between
loss of political function and use of temples
Social hierarchy within caste groups

Landed elite eulogised vs merchants

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