The Annamanada Case: A Hundred Years of Conflict over Rights and Territories in Kerala (original) (raw)

The paper explores the complex historical discourse on territory and rights in Kerala, focusing on the conflicting narratives over a century in the Annamanada region. It challenges the notion that territory is a modern construct, arguing instead for an understanding of territory as crucial to social organization within the historical context of politics in India. Through examining primary sources and the evolution of territorial claims in Kerala, it aims to illustrate the intricate relationship between land, power, and identity among local rulers and their subjects.