Description
James Rennell’s ‘A Description Of The Roads In Bengal And Bahar’ is a seminal work in geographical and historical literature, offering detailed documentation of the road networks that connected major cities and towns across Bengal and Bihar during the late 18th century.
As one of the first comprehensive surveys of transportation infrastructure in these regions, Rennell’s account provides invaluable insights into the commercial, administrative, and military significance of these routes. The work combines meticulous cartographic detail with narrative description, making it an essential resource for historians, geographers, and scholars studying colonial India.
This hardcover edition, published by Gyan Publishing House, preserves an important historical document that chronicles the development of infrastructure in one of India’s most economically significant regions. Readers will find detailed information about distances, terrain, settlements, and the practical aspects of travel during this pivotal period in Indian history.
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