Famines in Nadia District in Colonial rule 1770-1874: A Historical Analysis with Socio-Economic and Political Impact

Author(s): Prabhat Kumar Das

Abstract:

During the British colonial rule, famine in India and Bengal was a very cruel reality, marked by a terrible disaster in the socio-economic and political fields. Nadia district, as an important part of the Bengal province, was repeatedly affected by this famine. Natural disasters have long been a familiar companion of Bengal. Rain-fed agriculture, severe droughts, floods due to overgrowth, etc. are not new phenomena, but the excessive taxation and revenue policies of the British government created the backdrop for frequent famines in Bengal. In this article, I will analyze the major famines that occurred in Nadia district from 1770 to 1874 AD and shed light on their socio-economic and political impact. The history of famine is not only about the statistics of crop loss or death, but also about more than natural disasters and creating critical situations in human life.

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