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| Language: | English |
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Zenodo
2023
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15384149 |
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- <p>This study examines the profound socioeconomic ramifications of recurrent famines in Uttar Pradesh (NorthWestern Provinces and Oudh) from 1858 to 1908. Utilizing archival records, colonial reports, and demographic data, the<br>research investigates the impact of severe droughts and subsequent food shortages on mortality rates, social stability, and<br>economic prosperity in the region. The analysis demonstrates that these famines disproportionately affected rural populations,<br>exacerbating existing socioeconomic disparities and altering established social structures. The paper explained that the<br>British colonial administration’s inadequate response and mismanagement of resources further amplified the impact of these<br>crises. By examining the long-term effects on population dynamics, agricultural practices, and economic development, this<br>study enhances our comprehension of how environmental disasters influenced the historical trajectory of Uttar Pradesh<br>(North-Western Provinces and Oudh) during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The findings illuminate the intricate<br>interrelationship between climate, colonialism, and local resilience in the face of recurrent.</p>