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Masthi
Village in Karnataka, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Masthi is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.[1][2] It is located in the Malur taluk of Kolar district in Karnataka.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census, Masthi had a population of 6,409 with 3,276 males and 3,133 females.[1]
History
Although early history is unknown, it is known that this place was ruled by "Maha Hasti" (pah-leh-gara) (petty chieftains) until a new system of governance was introduced after English entry into Mysore. Masthi had a significant Brahmin population in mid 1900s but not many remain to this day. Masthi Venkatesha Iyengar, a Kannada writer, is from Masthi.
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