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This comprehensive historical narrative documents one of India’s most catastrophic famines of the 19th century. T. W. Holderness offers a detailed chronicle of the 1896-97 famine, examining the climatic conditions, agricultural failures, and socioeconomic factors that precipitated the crisis.
The work provides valuable insights into the British colonial administration’s response to the disaster, including relief measures and policy decisions. Holderness combines statistical data with eyewitness accounts to present a multifaceted view of the famine’s impact on Indian society, economy, and demographics.
This historical document serves as an essential resource for understanding India’s struggle with food security, colonial governance, and the humanitarian challenges of the era. The narrative remains relevant for historians, researchers, and students studying Indian history, famines, and the colonial period.
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