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This scholarly work by Patrick Carnegy provides an in-depth examination of the land tenure systems and revenue assessment practices that shaped Upper India’s agricultural economy. The book meticulously documents the various land ownership structures, tenant relationships, and tax collection methodologies employed across different regions of Upper India during the colonial era.
Carnegy’s detailed notes and observations offer valuable insights into how the British colonial administration implemented and adapted revenue policies to local conditions. The work serves as an essential historical reference for understanding the socio-economic structures that influenced rural life, agricultural productivity, and peasant livelihoods. It remains a crucial primary source for historians, researchers, and scholars studying colonial India’s administrative practices and their impact on traditional land systems.
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