Amrit Mahal
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The Amrit Mahal is a breed of cattle that originated from the erstwhile state of Mysore in Karnataka, India. They originated from the Hallikar and closely related breeds, Hagalavadi and Chithradurg. O
A pair of Amrit Mahal bullocks
Amrit Mahal cow
Amrit Mahal Bull
The Amrit Mahal farm in Hunsur c. 1889
Kingdom of Mysore
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The Kingdom of Mysore was a geopolitical realm in southern India founded in around 1399 in the vicinity of the modern-day city of Mysuru and prevailed until 1950. The territorial boundaries and the fo
Amrit Mahal
…is one of the two breeds, along with Hallikar, which have received the royal patronage and care from the erstwhile Vijayanagara Kingdom, sultans and princely state of Mysore through conservation and development. Amrit Mahal was originally bred by the Hallikar community traditionally known for cattle rearing and animal…
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