Description
Francis Buchanan’s ‘An Account Of The District Of Purnea’ is a comprehensive historical record documenting the Purnea district in Bihar, India during 1809-10. Originally compiled during Buchanan’s tenure as a surveyor and administrator, this work offers an invaluable ethnographic and geographical study of the region during the early nineteenth century.
The account covers various aspects of Purnea including its physical geography, climate, natural resources, and the socio-economic conditions of its inhabitants. Buchanan provides detailed observations about the local population, their customs, occupations, and agricultural practices. His systematic documentation includes information about administrative divisions, revenue systems, and trade patterns that characterized the district during this period.
This historical text serves as an important primary source for understanding British colonial India, regional history, and the transformation of eastern Indian society. Scholars of Indian history, geography, and colonial studies frequently reference Buchanan’s meticulous observations and data collection.
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