The Land Revenue of Bombay: A History of its Administration, Rise, and Progress

The Land Revenue of Bombay: A History of its Administration, Rise, and Progress in Two Volumes by Alexander Rogers offers a thorough exploration of the land revenue system in Bombay under British colonial rule. The first volume traces the historical development of land taxation and administrative structures, while the second volume delves into the implementation of British policies, reforms, and their socio-economic impacts on local communities. Rogers examines the shift from traditional land management to colonial practices, highlighting how these changes affected agriculture, land ownership, and the relationship between the British government and local landholders throughout the 19th century.