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Bengal District Gazetteers Patna
by L. S. S. O'malley
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AuthorL. S. S. O'malley
PublisherKalpaz Publications
SynopsisThis volume has been compiled with the help of materials taken from Mr. J. G. Cumming, I.C.S., formerly Collector of Patna.It gives a vast description about the district of Patna.Information regarding natural divisions of the district, natural configuration, hill system, river system, climate and rainfall is specified in this volume. The Gazetteer tells about the rise of Buddhism and Jainism, foundation of Pataliputra, the Muhammadan conquest, the Mutiny, and archaeology. It also enumerates various Muhammadan Governors. It discusses the density of population in the district, migration, dresses, houses, food, languages, religions, towns and villages, village officials, and social and political institutions. The volume states that agriculture was done on upland and lowland tracts. Principal crops grown in the region were rice, maize, Jowar, bajra, wheat, barley, oilseeds, sugarcane and poppy. Rotation method, adequate use of manure, and veterinary assistance helped in improvement and extension of cultivation. Along with the Indian education, European education was developed.
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