Description
This scholarly work by F.D. Ascoli provides an in-depth analysis of the revenue history of the Sundarbans from 1870 to 1920, a critical period during British colonial rule in India. The book examines the complex administrative systems, taxation policies, and economic transformations that occurred in this unique deltaic region.
Ascoli meticulously documents the revenue structures, land assessments, and financial management practices implemented during this fifty-year period. The study explores how colonial authorities navigated the challenging terrain and environmental conditions of the Sundarbans while establishing profitable revenue collection systems.
Through detailed historical analysis, the work illuminates the relationship between colonial economic policies and the local population, providing valuable insights into the administrative history of the region. This hardcover edition from Gyan Publishing House serves as an essential resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the economic foundations of modern India during its colonial period.
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