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The Economic History of Modern India and British Raj

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Provider

Swayam
Pricing

Free Online Course
Languages

English
Certificate

Paid Certificate Available
Effort

8 weeks
Sessions

Self-Paced
Level

Intermediate

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ABOUT THE COURSE:The presented course provides information on various aspects of modern Indian economic history during the British Raj. Through this course, students will not only understand the various dimensions related to the current Indian economy, markets, banking and agriculture but will also be able to know about its historical aspect. Apart from this, the course also discusses in detail the formation of modern Indian industries, railways, banking system, agricultural policies, irrigation system and famines in British India.INTENDED AUDIENCE: UG & PG level

Syllabus

Week 1: Indian Economy in the middle of 18th Century & advent of British East India company.
Week 2:Economy Exploitation itsMechanism, magnitude and effects; Agrarian conditions.
Week 3:Land settlement in colonial India North, East, West and South Indian: Permanent,Mahalawar,Raiyatawri, Malguzari and Talukdri revenue settlements and theirsocio-economic consequences.
Week 4:Irrigation, famine and Agriculture policy of British rule.
Week 5:Deindustrialization, Views and debates of nationalist thinkers.Commercialization of agriculture; drain of wealth duringthe first half of 19th Century.
Week 6:Evolving the modern jute and Textile industry in 19th century. Internal and external trade opium, cotton, indigo, tea, sugar, grains.
Week 7:Development of transport and communication services in India with special difference to the telegraph and Railway.Motive behind railway construction and socio economic constituencies of Railway.
Week 8:Historiography debate on colonial economy.Rise and growth of modern banking , finance andcurrency policy.