The Zemindar And The Ryot In Bengal: Extracts From Official Records, &c., On The Material Condition Of The Peasantry Of Bengal And Their Relations To (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781021786029)

This book presents a detailed look at the social and economic conditions of the peasantry of Bengal during the British colonial period. Drawing on official records, the book offers a nuanced and complex understanding of the relationship between the zemindars (landlords) and the ryots (peasant farmers). It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism or the economic history of South Asia.

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