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The HandBook of the Panjab, Western Rajputana, Kashmir and Upper Sindh by Edward B. Eastwick is a seminal geographical and administrative reference work covering the northwestern regions of the Indian subcontinent. Originally compiled during the British colonial era, this handbook offers extensive documentation of the physical geography, political divisions, historical background, and cultural characteristics of these strategically important territories.
The work encompasses detailed descriptions of the Panjab region, the princely states of Western Rajputana, the mountainous terrain of Kashmir, and the arid landscapes of Upper Sindh. Eastwick provides systematic accounts of each region’s administrative structure, economy, population, and significant landmarks. This resource serves as a crucial historical document for understanding the colonial administration, trade routes, and sociopolitical landscape of 19th-century India.
Essential for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in South Asian history, this handbook remains a valuable primary source for research on the region’s development and heritage.
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