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About The Book: Famines and Land Assessments in India by Romesh Chunder Dutt critically examines the causes of recurring famines in British India, linking them to colonial land revenue policies. Dutt argues that excessive taxation and exploitative assessments forced peasants into poverty, reducing their resilience to drought and crop failure. The book highlights the economic injustices of British rule and advocates for more humane, sustainable agricultural and fiscal policies. It remains a significant work in understanding colonial India's agrarian distress and economic history. About The Author: Romesh Chunder Dutt (1848–1909) was an Indian civil servant, economic historian, and writer. A prominent figure of the Indian Renaissance, he served in the Indian Civil Service and later became President of the Indian National Congress. Dutt is best known for his works on economic history, particularly the impact of British colonial policies on India. He also translated Sanskrit classics into English, making Indian literature accessible to a global audience. The Title 'Famines and Land Assessments in India written/authored/edited by Romesh C. Dutt', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370975712 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 352 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Economics. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.