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An Account of the Land Revenue of British India provides an in-depth analysis of the complex system of land taxation and revenue collection implemented by the British East India Company and subsequent colonial administration. Francis Horsley Robinson presents a detailed examination of how the British systematized and restructured India’s traditional land revenue frameworks to maximize profits and administrative control.
This scholarly work documents the evolution of revenue policies across different regions of India, including the Permanent Settlement of Bengal, the Ryotwari system of southern India, and the Mahalwari system of northern territories. Robinson explores the impact of these systems on Indian landowners, peasants, and the broader economy, while providing valuable insights into colonial administrative practices and their lasting consequences on Indian agriculture and society.
The book serves as an essential historical reference for understanding the economic dimensions of British imperialism and remains relevant for scholars studying colonial history, Indian land systems, and economic policy development.
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