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About The Book: "A History of Village Communities in Western India" by A. S. Altekar explores the evolution, structure, and functioning of rural communities in regions like Maharashtra and Gujarat. Altekar examines ancient, medieval, and colonial records to trace changes in land rights, administration, and social organization. He highlights the role of panchayats and the continuity of traditional institutions, while also addressing the impact of British rule. The book offers valuable insight into India’s rural past and its socio-political foundations over centuries. About The Author: Anant Sadashiv Altekar (1898–1960) was a renowned Indian historian, archaeologist, and numismatist. He served as Professor at Banaras Hindu University and Patna University, and directed the K.P. Jayaswal Research Institute. Known for excavations at Kotah, Kumhrar, and Vaishali, he significantly contributed to understanding Mauryan and Buddhist history. His major works include Education in Ancient India and The Position of Women in Hindu Civilization. A pioneer in numismatics, Altekar was the first chairman of the Numismatic Society of India and chaired the 1958 All India Oriental Conferen. The Title 'A History Of Village Communities In Western India written/authored/edited by A. S. Altekar', published in the year 1927. The ISBN 9789372253115 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 160 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Land tenure. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.