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This comprehensive historical study by B. H. Baden Powell explores the villages of Goa during the early sixteenth century, tracing the origins and evolution of Zamindari estates that would come to define Bengal’s agrarian structure. The work examines the administrative systems, land tenure patterns, and social hierarchies that emerged during this transformative period in Indian history.
Baden Powell’s detailed analysis connects Goan settlement practices with the later development of the Zamindari system, providing valuable context for understanding colonial land policies in Bengal. The book combines archival research with historical documentation to illuminate how Portuguese colonial administration influenced indigenous land systems and social organization.
Essential reading for scholars of Indian history, colonial administration, and agrarian systems, this hardcover edition offers an authoritative examination of how early modern governance shaped the subcontinent’s institutional frameworks and land ownership patterns.
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