The region, known as Chanda District in former Central Provinces in India, with a population composed of three main elements, viz. Marathas, Telugus and Gonds is of peculiar interest from linguistic and ethnological points of view. It has also many other claims to distinction: in mineral wealth it is remarkably rich, it possesses vast forests, its archaeological remains are of unwonted interest, its systems of agriculture are unusually varied and its irriation ...
