Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

Benjamin, N.

• Governor in Manipur State Politics

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N. Benjamin ¹

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 57, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 80-81

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• Globalization, Liberalization and Economic Development

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411 004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 57, No 3 (2015), Pagination: 249-250

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• British Administrative Policies (1818-1829):Continuity and Change

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 54, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 399-401

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This book was approved by the University of Pune for the doctorate degree in History. It is based on material available in both Indian and British libraries. The author won the Best Doctoral Thesis award in History for it. The Indian Council for Historical Research provided financial assistance for its publication. This being so, it is expected to be an outstanding work.

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• Kashmir Crisis Resource Mobilization and Prospects of Peace

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 56, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 523-525

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This book is the report of a major project undertaken with the support of the UGC. It begins with an introduction. Chapter 1 discusses the objectives and methodology of the study. True, the survey of literature is there in it, but it is not as detailed as the reader will like it to be. Chapter 2 contains historical background of the peace process in the state right from the mediaeval times. The authors talk about the cultural affinity of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India. For instance, the mosques look like Buddhist Gompas and temples. But they regret that while agreeing to a plebiscite in the beginning, the Indian Government has not honoured its word. They consider the instrument of accession to be fake. They argue that the world recognizes that Kashmir is a disputed territory. They discuss it from three different points of view, i.e., India, Pakistan and what they consider to be of Kashmiris. They think that Kashmir is like a territory occupied by a foreign army.

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• Oxford University Press

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N. Benjamin ¹

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 55, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 348-349

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This series of OUP brings out books with respect to Indian studies which are concise and stimulating. The book under review has these qualities. To begin with, Ray raises and answers a simple question: what is monetary policy? He says that the ability of the central banks to influence the behaviour of commercial banks paved the way for the emergence of monetary policy. Price stability has been an important object of monetary policy. This apart, stabilizing output and ensuring employment are important goals. More recently, financial stability has been added as another goal.

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• Globalization, Agrarian Economy and Environmental Challenges in India

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411 004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 57, No 4 (2015), Pagination: 334-335

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This book contains papers which were submitted in the UGC-SAP (DR-I) seminar organized at Santiniketan in 2012. The first paper is on the myth of frictionless transition by Saumya Chakrabarti. Contrary to the claims of 'frictionless model of transition to capitalism,' the author shows that 'doing development' cannot be free from conflicts of interests. A theoretical set up has been attempted based on empirical work. Although Indian data sources have been used, it has been claimed that the results are applicable to development macroeconomics in general.

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• Child Labour in History: A Study of Cotton Textile Industry of Bombay

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 52, No 4 (2010), Pagination: 346-363

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Child labour has been employed in India since time immemorial. But this subject came up for discussion after the beginning of modern industry, particularly the cotton textile industry in Bombay. The British industrialists spread exaggerated stories regarding the working conditions of child labourers. The government appointed commissions to make enquiries. It took action on their recommendations. It tried to ensure that very young children were not employed. Certifying doctors were to give certificates regarding their age. This stopped the employment of young children but up to a limit. Some millowners opened schools for the education of child labourers. But their efforts were not much of a success. The number of child labourers declined in 1920s.

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• ‘Criminal Tribes’ and their Settlement in Raj Marwar: A Historical Narrative

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1 Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 50, No 4 (2008), Pagination: 449-466

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Marwar was one of the largest princely states in British times. It was the home of tribes like Minas, Bhils, Baories, Sansis, etc. Following the policy in British India, the Government here designated some of them as 'criminal.' Thereafter restrictions were placed on them. They were deprived of their arms, etc. But this by itself would not have been sufficient to end the crime. The Government was conscious that they had to be led to a settled life and that this alone was the solution. The obvious choice was to settle them in agricultural pursuits. It gave them agricultural land, loans, etc. They were also employed as chowkidars. The policy was successful though it had some limitations. For instance, a large part of the state was under the jagirdars. They refused to give land to these tribals. On its own part also, what the Government annually spent on their settlement was often less than what it had provided for in the budget. When independence was round the corner, these tribals became aware of their civil rights. They asked for the removal of the restrictions put on them. In free and democratic India, these restrictions were an anachronism. Naturally then, they came to an end.

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• Gadgil on Cooperative Movement

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N. Benjamin ¹, B. B. Mohanty ¹

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 45, No 1-2 (2003), Pagination: 114-123

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The article brings to light the deep commitment, as well as, the extremely pragmatic approach of Dr. D. R. Gadgil towards the development of the cooperative movement in India. Cooperation appealed to him because it offered an opportunity for people to come together, assume leadership of an organization and promote public accountability. His practical approach becomes evident when he spoke against officialdom but was quick enough to point out the inevitability of government participation at the early stage of the cooperative movement. The cooperative movement he dreamt of could easily accommodate people with different political views. The only condition necessary was that they should act as cooperative members and not as representatives of different political parties.

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• Economic History of Western India: A Survey of R. D. Choksey's Works

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 13, No 2 (1971), Pagination: 261-267

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Economic History of the Bombay Deccan and Karnatak (1818-1868) - with a foreword by Prof. D. R. Gadgil - is the first book in the series of works by Dr. R. D. Choksey on the economic history of Western India. The book is divided into two parts. Part I covers Bombay-Deccan and Part II Bombay-Karnatak. But thematically, more or less, the same ground is treaded in both the parts.

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• Economic History of India (1526-1900)-A Bibliographic Essay

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 12, No 4 (1970), Pagination: 594-626

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Indian Economic History is a neglected branch of both Economics and History. Indian economists have generally concentrated on the problems of the present, ignoring the past. They have not given sufficient weight to the fact that whatever be the aspect one may take up, a study of human institutions is essentially a study of continuities and, therefore, it is indispensable to dig the past as well.

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• The Indian Economy Problems and Prospects: Selected Writings of D.R. Gadgil

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 53, No 3 (2011), Pagination: 303-306

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This book is a collection of articles, notes, memoranda, etc., of D.R. Gadgil. They were published earlier elsewhere, but they have been brought out again under seven themes. The last part of the book deals with an appraisal of Gadgil's social and economic thinking by seven different public men of eminence.

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• Beyond Business Mapping the CSR and Sustainable Development Initiatives of TATA Steel

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 58, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 95-96

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This book deals with corporate social responsibility of Tata Steel which is over one hundred years old. The company has been involved in social welfare activities almost from the beginning and, therefore, its study from this angle was long over-due.

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• One Year of Modi Government:Review of Rajiv Kumar’s Modi and His Challenges

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Rajas Parchure ¹, N. Benjamin ¹

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, Maharashtra, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 58, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 186-197

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Both before and after the formation of the BJP Government in Delhi, Narendra Modi has received scholarly and other attention. More recently, Rajeev Kumar has made a study of his work as the chief minister of Gujarat and then as the prime minister of India during the first year.

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• Torch Bearers of the Deccan Blazing up the Northern Skies (1857 in Maharashtra – A History)

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411 004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 59, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 163-164

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A study of the incidents of 1857 has been a subject of perennial interest to the historians of India. The latest to join them is M.D. David who has looked at it from a new perspective. This is the subject of this book. It essentially highlights four significant aspects of the Great Rebellion. It states that its ischolar_mains can be traced to the British deprivation of the legitimate right of Raja Pratap Singh of Satara, a scion of Chatrapati Shivaji and his successor, which hurt the Maratha pride. It points out that the key leaders were Nana Saheb, Tatya Tope, Rani Laxmibai and Rango Bapuji who hailed from Maharashtra. Nana Saheb by declaring himself the Prime Minister of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar united together the Hindu-Muslim forces in India for the first time to fight to secure their freedom by driving away the British. The book demolishes the hitherto held view that India south of the Narmada remained unaffected during the Great Rebellion.

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• A Saga of the YWCA of Bombay (1875-2016)

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411 004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 59, No 3 (2017), Pagination: 251-252

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M.D. David is a known author of Christianity and Christian institutions in western India. The book under review is one more work by him on the subject. He has discussed the YWCA from its beginning to the present times, pointing out the transformation it has undergone over the years.

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• Hastening Slowly India’s Industrial Growth in the Era of Economic Reforms

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 60, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 207-208

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There has been a spate of books on the industrial growth of India since the beginning of economic reforms. But this book has something new to offer to its reader. As the title shows, industrial growth has been hastening and yet the change has been rather slow and the author has attempted to account for it.

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• India’s Aged Needs and Vulnerabilities

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 60, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 208-210

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Many countries of the world are facing the problem of aging population. A notable exception is the countries in Africa. Both fertility and mortality rates are on the decline. Hence, the proportion of aged population in the total population is on the increase. This has serious socio-economic implications. India is not an exception to it. Hence, the book under review has not come a day too soon.

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• A Handbook on Research Methodology

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 60, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 211-211

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This small monograph seeks to provide an outline of research process, mode of analysis, technique of interpretation and report writing to the reader. It is aimed at post-graduate as well as research students who may have difficulty in understanding the existing books on the subject. To begin with, the author writes about the basic objectives of research, followed by essentials of good research, criteria used to assess a dissertation, etc. The other chapters deal with review of literature and research methodology (like sampling) and report writing. Overall, the book does not offer much useful information on the subject to the reader.

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• Dynamic Settings in Fluid World

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 61, No 3 (2019), Pagination: 291-291

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This book is in six parts. Part I deals with assimilations and harmonisation for development. It covers subjects like India as a bonding and assimilating nation, beyond management education, importance of consultants, value of public service, etc. The subject of Part II is globalisation and its impact. It has essays on integration in world economy, emerging global powers, Brexit, global economic uncertainties, etc. Part III covers development projects. It has essays on land acquisition, utilization of surplus land, project management, smart city and so on. Two essays are on Karnataka. Part IV covers governance of enterprises and institutions. Five essays are on the Reserve Bank of India and three on corporate governance. Development banking, family managed business and public enterprises have also been dealt with. Part V deals with different aspects of inclusive growth including mini-finance for self-help ventures and investors in bear market. Part VI includes ‘Reviewing thoughts.’ They are inclusive of foreign investment by emerging economies, coalition government, fractures in the world economy, etc.

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• The Great Asymmetry between Agrarianism and Industrialism

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 61, No 4 (2019), Pagination: 373-377

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This book begins with the introductory remarks, especially with respect to the industrial revolution. Reddy considers it to be the greatest break in world history. It began with the invention of the spinning jenny by James Hargreaves and the steam engine by James Watt. It brought about a revolutionary change in the world economy. He quotes Galbraith to the effect that on the eve of the revolution China and India produced 33 per cent and 25 per cent of the world’s manufactures respectively but their share fell to just 2 per cent by the 1950s, accompanied by an enormous increase in the share of western Europe and America. The ground for the conversion of the society from the agrarian to industrial had ischolar_mains in four great movements. They were the renaissance, humanism, reformation and scientific revolution. The book is in two parts. Part I deals with these movements and Part II with ten ideologies.

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• The Birth of an Indian Profession:Engineers, Industry, and the State 1900-47

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 61, No 4 (2019), Pagination: 375-377

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There are only a handful of books on technocrats. Hence, this book covers an almost virgin field. Engineers in public works, railways and private industry are covered and their changing profile discussed. The transformation took place mainly owing to two reasons, i.e., growth of industries (especially the inter-war period) and Indianization of employment.

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• Interrogating Social Capital:The Jharkhand Experience

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 62, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 119-120

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This book is an exploratory report on the Government of Jharkhand’s effort about the Church-inspired development of tribal Jharkhand (which literarily means land of forests). It is a study of some church institutions and seeks to convey their social capital movement and its evolutionary potential. It begins with a discussion of the problems of property rights, common property resources and social capital. The author rightly points out that the common property resources are owned by more than one person having equal rights and they may be community pasture land, village forest, wasteland, common dumping and threshing ground, watershed drainages, village ponds, rivers, etc.

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• Understanding Mughal India Sixteenth to Eighteenth Centuries, Orient Blackswan, Hyderabad, 2020, pp. 365, Price ` 395/-.

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 62, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 217-217

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This book is purported to be a text book. Therefore, much of what it contains is already known for it is more or less based on known secondary sources. It is an overall history of Mughal India covering political, social, economic, religious and art history. But it is more than that in the sense that it contains some other information on these aspects. For example, the author gives biographical sketches of the contemporary writers which are not so known. The pictures given in it are interesting and the glossary at the end is especially useful. But it has some minor but avoidable errors.

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• Bangladesh at 50: Development and Challenges

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N. Benjamin ¹

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 62, No 4 (2020), Pagination: 421-423

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• The (Ungovernable Cty) Productive Failure in the Making of Colonial Delhi, 1858-1911

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N. Benjamin ¹

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 63, No 1 (2021), Pagination: 106-108

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• Dust and Smoke Air Pollution and Colonial Urbanism India, c. 1860-c. 1940,

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N. Benjamin ¹

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1 Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, N. Benjamin, Pune 411004, IN

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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 63, No 3 (2021), Pagination: 326-331

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