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An Account of The District of Bihar And Patna: in 1811-12 is a detailed historical documentation by Francis Buchanan, a prominent Scottish physician and geographer who served in India during the British colonial period. This volume provides an exhaustive examination of the Bihar and Patna districts, capturing the essence of these regions at the turn of the 19th century.
The work encompasses various aspects of district life including geographical features, administrative structures, economic activities, agricultural practices, demographics, and social customs. Buchanan’s observations offer invaluable insights into the pre-industrial state of these regions, their resource management, trade patterns, and cultural landscape. His systematic approach to documentation makes this account an essential primary source for historians, scholars, and researchers studying colonial India, regional history, and the socio-economic conditions of Bihar during this transformative period.
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