Economic history of India in the Victorian age

Economic History of India in the Victorian Age by Romesh Dutt is a detailed study of India’s economic conditions under British colonial rule during the 19th century. The book examines the impact of Victorian policies on agriculture, industry, trade, and revenue systems. Dutt critiques the deindustrialization of India, the drain of wealth to Britain, and the hardships faced by Indian peasants and artisans. It remains a foundational text for understanding colonial economic exploitation and India’s struggle for economic self-reliance.