Publisher's Synopsis
Selections From Revenue Records, Northwest Provinces (1873) is a historical book that provides a glimpse into the revenue records of the Northwestern Provinces of India during the colonial era. The book is a collection of selected documents and records that were maintained by the revenue department of the British government in India. These records include land surveys, revenue assessments, and tax collections from various districts and villages of the region.The book offers valuable insights into the administrative and economic systems that were in place in the Northwestern Provinces during the 19th century. It sheds light on the complex land tenure system, the methods of revenue assessment, and the challenges faced by the colonial government in collecting taxes from the local population.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the revenue records. The first section provides an overview of the revenue system and the methods of land measurement and assessment. The subsequent sections delve into the details of tax collections, land transfers, and revenue disputes.The book is an important resource for historians, researchers, and scholars interested in the history of colonial India, particularly the economic and administrative policies of the British government. It offers a rare glimpse into the workings of the revenue department and the challenges faced by the colonial government in managing the vast and diverse territories of India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
