ISBN: ‎ 978-81-951246-7-1
Author: Dr. Mahender Singh
Year of Publication: 2021
Page Count: 320
Binding: Hardback
Language: English
Description:
This book makes an
in-depth study of the socio-economic changes in agrarian society in India, with
special reference to the colonial South-Eastern Punjab. Presenting an overview
of district-wise geography, politico-administrative, background and the policy
of the East India Company's rule at the initial stage, it examines the British
agrarian policy in India, then in Punjab and, lastly, in south-east Punjab in a
comparative framework.
Further taking a close look at the agricultural growth in the south-east Punjab,
with particular focus on the cultivated area, cropping pattern, system of
cultivation, implements, water resources, the growth in the system of irrigation,
government policy, the role of Sir Chhotu Ram, changes in water resources, and
their impact. Also, it discusses the agrarian relations in the society of the
sub-region, the land rights, land tenure system, social background of
agriculturalist castes, relations and conicts of agricultural groups, the position
of moneylenders, the artisans and menial castes. Finally, it describes the village
life of the south-east Punjab, including layout of village settlement, social
organization, and life style: dress, food, customs, rituals, ceremonies, beliefs and
superstitions, and factors of social change.