came under Bombay Presidency, Uttara Kannada was described as a first rate harbor between Bombay and Colombo.
Maratha Empire
Uttara Kannada was a part of the Maratha Empire during the 18th century. After the defeat of the Marathas in the Third Anglo-Maratha War, it became a part of British territory. It was a part of the Bombay Presidency until 1950
