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Bengal Ms. Records is an invaluable historical compilation documenting the administrative correspondence of the Board of Revenue in Calcutta during the late 18th century. This third volume, covering 1798-1801, presents 14,136 meticulously selected letters that offer profound insights into British colonial governance in Bengal.
Sir William Wilson Hunter, a distinguished historian and administrator, has curated these records with scholarly rigor, providing detailed analysis and indexing that facilitate research into this transformative period of Indian history. The collection reveals the mechanisms of colonial administration, economic policies, land revenue systems, and the interactions between British officials and local administrators.
The comprehensive historical dissertation contextualizes these letters within the broader narrative of British expansion and consolidation of power in Bengal. The analytical index enables scholars and researchers to navigate the extensive correspondence efficiently, making this an essential reference work for understanding the institutional foundations of British rule in India.
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