book chapter

The western Punjab

Punjab peasant in prosperity and debt • [Bombay • Published In 1947 • Pages: 93-110

By: Darling, Malcolm.

Abstract

This is a report on a tour and inspection of rural villages by a British colonial official, who notes how farming is relatively insecure in western Punjab due to a drier climate and flooding. Proprietor moneylending and tenant debt are discussed in detail.

Region

Asia

Sub Region

South Asia

Document Type

book chapter

Evaluation

Creator Type

Government Official

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Helen Takacs; 1956

Field Date

1917-1919, 1930

Coverage Date

1917-1930

Coverage Place

western Punjab Province, Pakistan

Notes

By Malcolm Darling

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

49026465

LCSH

Land tenure--Punjab

Peasantry--Punjab

Usury--Punjab

Agricultural credit--Punjab

Punjab--Economic conditions