British Rule Intensifies Indian Famines

Subject

Indian National Movement

Chapter

Advent of the Europeans

  • Famines increased dramatically under British rule
  • Only 4 famines occurred between 1800-1825
  • 22 famines struck in the last quarter of 19th century
  • Over 5 million people died in these famines
  • R.C. Dutt documented 10 major famines after 1860s with 15 million deaths