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Famine Policy in Colonial India: Causes and Commissions

Introduction

Colonial India witnessed some of the deadliest famines in recorded history. Between 1765 and 1947, over 30 major famines occurred, resulting in an estimated 50-70 million excess deaths. The British response evolved from laissez-faire indifference to a more structured (though still inadequate) famine policy shaped by multiple Famine Commissions.

Major Famines in Colonial India

Famine	Year	Estimated Deaths	Region
Bengal Famine	1770	10 million	Bengal
Agra Famine	1837-38	800,000	North India
Orissa Famine	1866-68	1 million	Orissa
Rajputana Famine	1869	1.5 million	Rajasthan
Great Famine	1876-78	5.5-10 million	Deccan, South India
Indian Famine	1896-97

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Major Famines in Colonial India

Famine	Year	Estimated Deaths	Region
Bengal Famine	1770	10 million	Bengal
Agra Famine	1837-38	800,000	North India
Orissa Famine	1866-68	1 million	Orissa
Rajputana Famine	1869	1.5 million	Rajasthan
Great Famine	1876-78	5.5-10 million	Deccan, South India
Indian Famine	1896-97

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Famine Policy in Colonial India: Causes and Commissions

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Major Famines in Colonial India

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