A Concise History of Karnataka is still under copyright protection (typically author’s lifetime + 60/70 years depending on the jurisdiction). Suryanath Kamath passed away in 2015, meaning his estate and publishers (often the Registrar General of India or reputed academic presses) hold the rights. Distributing full, scanned PDFs without payment violates these rights.
Kamath’s analysis of the and the Hoysalas is particularly praised for demystifying the complex chain of succession and patronage that led to the aesthetic zenith of Belur and Halebidu. karnataka history by suryanath kamath pdf
Beyond political history, Kamath explores various cultural and social dimensions: Cultural Renaissance A Concise History of Karnataka is still under