Monetary Foundations of the Raj

ISBN 10: 1032652462 / ISBN 13: 9781032652467

Published by Routledge, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Monetary Foundations of the Raj
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032652462
• ISBN 13: 9781032652467
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

In the administration of colonial finances, the monetary policy of the Imperial power relating to their dependencies has tremendous impact on the colonial economy. The British East India Company, therefore, adopted a policy of gradually subsuming the local currencies of India and replacing them with a uniform imperial currency. After passing a series of regulations, in 1835 the Company was able to introduce a universal currency in all its Indian possessions. This proved to be a landmark in the economic consolidation of the British rule in India.

In this unique anthology published studies and unpublished archival records have been integrated into an overall theme. Together with a comprehensive bibliography-cum-list for further readings this volume is aimed to serve as a veritable reference tool.

About the Author

Sanjay Garg is a numismatist and economic historian of international repute. He has extensive research experience in history of South Asia, with specialization in economic and monetary history, currency and coinage, historical architecture, and archival studies.

At present Dr. Garg is posted as the Director, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Astana (Kazakhstan).