I. Pondicherry in 1693

In the first category of plans (VEL 1094, 1095, 1096, 1099) we find a very precise representation of the different parts of the French settlement. Pondicherry Territory at the Time of the Conquest (vide figs. 1 & 2) In Vel 1094 is shown the extent of land owned by the French around Pondicherry in 1693. François Martin does not mention the villages which were rented by the French Company, except Pakkamudiyanpet, on the occasion of a disagreement with the raja of Senji in September 1675. On the..