Unification of Karnataka

The Unification of Karnataka refers to the formation of the Indian state of Karnataka (then named Mysore State) in 1956 when several Indian states were created by redrawing borders based on linguistic demographics. Decades earlier, during British rule the demand for a state based on Kannada demographics had been made.

Unification of Karnataka

The Unification of Karnataka refers to the formation of the Indian state of Karnataka (then named Mysore State) in 1956 when several Indian states were created by redrawing borders based on linguistic demographics. Decades earlier, during British rule the demand for a state based on Kannada demographics had been made.