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Agrarian Development in Colonial India: The British and Bihar
0₹1,295.00Explore the intricate nexus of British rule and Indian agriculture in this vital study of colonial Bihar. Delve into the period between 1870-1920 as it meticulously details the impact of British policies on agrarian development, rural conditions, and the economic landscape of Bihar. From crop cultivation like indigo and opium to land rights, famines, and irrigation, the book illuminates the complex story of rural impoverishment and societal transformation. An indispensable resource for scholars, students of Indian history, and enthusiasts of India’s economic past and agrarian studies.
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Ancient Rights and Future Comfort: Bihar, the Bengal Tenancy Act of 1885, and British Rule in India: 13 (Soas London Studies on South Asia, 13)
0₹17,700.00Explore the intricate impact of British rule in India through an analysis of agrarian policy and the landmark Bengal Tenancy Act of 1885. This scholarly work delves into how colonial governance in Bihar reshaped land rights and inadvertently widened social disparities in 19th-century India. Essential reading for students of South Asian history, Indian agrarian studies, and those interested in the complexities of colonial administration and land tenure. Understand the lasting legacies of legal reforms on rural Indian society and discover the nuanced character of British governance in the subcontinent.
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Rural India: Land, Power and Society Under British Rule (Routledge Revivals)
0₹7,080.00Uncover the intricate dynamics of Rural India during British rule. Peter Robb’s seminal work delves into the complex interplay of land, power, and society, exploring how agrarian structures shaped communities. This essential read offers profound insights into the impact of imperial governance, the significance of local networks, and the evolving rural economy of India. Essential for students of South Asian studies, Indian history, and anyone seeking to understand the foundational forces that defined Indian society. Gain a radical perspective on agrarian history and societal change.
