01684nam a22001697a 4500 26952 26952 9789388937443 627.5254133 Dash, Baira Ganjan History of canal irrigation in coastal Orissa 1866-1947 /Baira Ganjan Dash New Delhi Concept Publishing Company 2020 152p. History of Canal Irrigation in Coastal Orissa: 1866-1947 presents an authoritative description of the history of what was known as canal system in coastal colonial Orissa. The text is a strictly original work and primarily based on the author's research on economic history of Orissa. The main features of canal irrigation have been given in full detail for a clear-cut understanding of canal irrigation. Challenging earlier interpretations, the book moves away from a largely colonial or masterly narrative to a realistic history. The work provides a detailed account of the extension of canal irrigation system starting from its beginning. It also explains what led to the introduction of canal irrigation. A comprehensive study on various impacts of canal irrigation is also given and finally in disguisedly the book gives us important insights into the primary aim of the colonial rule which was the economic exploitation. A comprehensive textbook book for the students of economic history and interested readers, History of Canal Irrigation in Coastal Orissa: 1866-1947 is essential reading for a broader understanding of the economic history of colonial coastal Orissa. Irrigation India Odisha Irrigation canals and flumes India Odisha Agriculture India Odisha ddc BK 0 0 0 0 NASSDOC NASSDOC 2021-12-01 Gratis: Academic Foundation 0.00 1 627.5254133 DAS-H 51807 2024-07-23 00:00:00 2022-07-15 2021-12-01 BK