Unlock the secrets of India’s economic transformation. This definitive guide to India’s economic history, 1857-2010, meticulously traces the impact of British colonial rule and globalization on the nation’s development. Explore the roots of India’s paradox: rapid growth alongside persistent poverty. Delving into recent scholarship, it covers new perspectives on environment and princely states, offering crucial insights into long-term economic change. An indispensable resource for students, economists, and history enthusiasts seeking to understand the forces shaping modern India.