An Account of The District of Bihar And Patna: in 1811-12 (2 Vols. Set) - Gyan Books

An Account of The District of Bihar And Patna: in 1811-12 (2 Vols. Set) - Gyan Books

About The Book: An Account of the District of Bihar and Patna in 1811–12 (Vol. 1) by Francis Buchanan is a comprehensive survey of the region during British rule. Commissioned by the East India Company, Buchanan recorded detailed observations on the area’s geography, agriculture, economy, population, customs, and infrastructure. His work provides rare insights into early 19th-century rural life, governance, and social structure in Bihar and Patna. This volume remains a valuable historical resource for scholars and historians studying colonial India.About The Book: An Account of the District of Bihar and Patna in 1811–12 (Vol. 2) by Francis Buchanan continues his detailed survey of the region under British colonial rule. This volume deepens the exploration of local agriculture, trade, land tenure, religious practices, and social organization. Buchanan’s meticulous observations offer a vivid portrayal of everyday life and governance in early 19th-century Bihar and Patna. The work remains a crucial primary source for understanding the historical, economic, and cultural landscape of colonial eastern India

Author: Francis Buchanan

Pages: 823

Edition: 1928-39

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