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This book traces the economic history of India from the reign of Akbar in the 16th century to its integration into the global economy after independence. Author Bishnupriya Gupta draws on economic theories and original data to analyze the impact of British colonization. She explores India’s transition from a precolonial to a colonial economy, comparing it with other regions in the context of the Great Divergence. The book also examines economic developments and social inequalities since independence. By adopting a long-term perspective, it sheds new light on the lasting effects of historical institutions and political change.