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Sir Philip Francis’s Minutes on the Subject of a Permanent Settlement for Bengal, Behar and Orissa is a significant historical document that chronicles the development of colonial administrative policies in India. This work, compiled and edited by renowned historian Romesh C. Dutt, offers detailed minutes and observations regarding the establishment of permanent land settlements in these regions during the British Raj.
The document provides invaluable perspectives on the economic, administrative, and social considerations that shaped colonial governance. Francis’s minutes reflect the debates and deliberations among British officials concerning land revenue systems, agricultural policies, and their implications for the local population. Through this lens, readers gain understanding of how colonial policies were formulated and implemented, and their lasting effects on Indian society and economy.
This hardcover edition from Gyan Publishing House serves as an essential resource for historians, scholars, and students of Indian history, colonial studies, and political economy seeking primary source material on this transformative period.
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