I would like to take exception to change of spelling of Mysore, There is little difference between the pronunciation of Mysore and Mysooru.People usually pronounce it as Mysur. Secondly Mysore has a prestigious place in Indian history, which it has lost today.
Unlike Bombay, Madras and Calcutta that was founded by British and carried the burden of colonial legacy, Mysore fills our hearts with pride when we see the name 'Mysore ' in the history books.
It is in the first Anglo-Mysore war that the British tasted their first major defeat at the hands of an Indian army. In the second Mysore war, Sir Hector Munroe, the victor of Buxar fled to Madras throwing his guns and stores into a tank. It is in the Mysore war that the missiles were first used. All along the British occupation Mysore was ruled by local rulers except for a brief period of 50 years. In the post Independence years Mysore lent its name to the state. It is difficult to forget the name Mysore pak,Mysore silks, Mysore sandals etc. Mysore is one place in the map that Indians can show the world with pride.
I hope all Mysorians will be happy to retain the spellings as it reminds us of our glorious past and it will not affect Kannada and culture in any way .
What do you think fellow Mysorians?........Naanu heliddu sariyideya?,Thappiddare dayavittu tilisi. Dhanyavada
Unlike Bombay, Madras and Calcutta that was founded by British and carried the burden of colonial legacy, Mysore fills our hearts with pride when we see the name 'Mysore ' in the history books.
It is in the first Anglo-Mysore war that the British tasted their first major defeat at the hands of an Indian army. In the second Mysore war, Sir Hector Munroe, the victor of Buxar fled to Madras throwing his guns and stores into a tank. It is in the Mysore war that the missiles were first used. All along the British occupation Mysore was ruled by local rulers except for a brief period of 50 years. In the post Independence years Mysore lent its name to the state. It is difficult to forget the name Mysore pak,Mysore silks, Mysore sandals etc. Mysore is one place in the map that Indians can show the world with pride.
I hope all Mysorians will be happy to retain the spellings as it reminds us of our glorious past and it will not affect Kannada and culture in any way .
What do you think fellow Mysorians?........Naanu heliddu sariyideya?,Thappiddare dayavittu tilisi. Dhanyavada
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