Economic History of Orissa (1866-1912)

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The present book is the first comprehensive account of the economic history of Orissa from 1866 to 1912. It presents a systematic analysis of the Orissa famine of 1866 and the economic changes that occurred in the post-famine period. It was during this period that the economic development of Orissa was ushered in. This pioneering work provides an indepth study of the extreme poverty of the people of Orissa during the British rule. The book will prove a valuable source material for all scholars of History, Economics, Political Science and Sociology.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR J K Samal

Dr. J.K. Samal (b. 1944) Ph.D., D,Litt., Professor of History Berhampur University, Orissa is an experienced teacher and renowned research scholar. He has published several books, namely, Orissa under the British Crown; Princely States of Orissa; History of Education in Orissa and other titles. He presided over the Orissa History Congress at its Berhampur session in 1993. He was awarded with ICHR fellowship a number of times for major research project.