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Page-2 of Rural Settlements

Rural settlements are communities located outside urban areas. They often consist of villages and small towns. These areas are characterised by agricultural activities. Residents typically rely on farming and livestock for their livelihoods. Rural settlements have unique cultural practices and traditions. They may also face challenges like limited access to services. Understanding these communities is essential for sustainable development.

Revolt of 1857

When soldiers of the Bengal army mutinied in Meerut on May'10,1857 , tension had been growing for quite...

 October 18, 2022

Peasant and Tribal Resistance’In British India

Apart from the general adverse impact on the country of'British rule like the drain of wealth and the...

 October 18, 2022

Commercialisation of Agriculture

The new land settlements introduced by the British brought'about a revolution in the property relations. Along with this,'a...

 October 18, 2022

The Permanent Settlement of Land

Cornwallis's permanent settlement of land revenue, in the year'1793 , was the most far reaching measure since three-quarters'of...

 October 14, 2022

Indus-Valley Civilization: Cattle and Buffalo Meat Residue found in the Vessels

Recently, a study was conducted by the Akshyeta Suryanarayan as a part of PhD thesis at Cambridge University....

 December 10, 2020

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