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USAGES OF NEW TECHNOLOGY AND DEVICES OF THE BRITISH AGRARIAN POLICY IN HARYANA REGION IN THE 19TH CENTURY

    1 Author(s):  DR. VIKRAM SINGH

Vol -  6, Issue- 3 ,         Page(s) : 71 - 79  (2016 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/RJSET

Abstract

The present paper endeavours to focus on the usage of new technology and devices of the British Agrarian Policy in Haryana region. The British provided a new turn to the history of agriculture in Haryana. It was an age of political stability after a long time, but new activities for development of agriculture were also considered in the interest of Britishers. The British shown their keen attention towards the agriculturists and the agricultural status as they were empowered in Haryana region. New agricultural instruments, technology, seed varieties having better production, some new crops and improved irrigation system were employed by them.

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