01852nam a2200193 4500 20260422093236.0 260421b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9789348760098 Textual RTL RTL U.275 R5 RTL Khasnobish ,Sudip 1235267 Transformations of a frontierland: Darjeeling Terai (1850-1994) New Delhi Abhijeet Publications 2025 xxii,285 p. : ill. Includes bibliographical references & indexes Transformations of a Frontierland: Darjeeling Terai (1850-1994) by Sudip Khasnobish offers a comprehensive historical examination of the Darjeeling Terai region during a pivotal period of transformation. This scholarly work traces the evolution of this frontierland over nearly 150 years, exploring the social, economic, and political changes that shaped the area. The book delves into the colonial period and extends into the post-independence era, providing readers with valuable insights into how this unique geographical and cultural space developed. Through meticulous research and analysis, the author presents the complex dynamics of migration, settlement patterns, land use, and community formation that characterised the region. This academic publication is an essential resource for historians, researchers, and students interested in regional history, colonial studies, and the development of frontier territories in the Indian subcontinent. The work contributes significantly to understanding the historical processes that have influenced contemporary Darjeeling Terai. Darjeeling 1235268 CC 0 TB U.275 R5 1848348 1848348 0 0 CC 0 0 RTL RTL 2026-04-21 0 U.275 R5 RT1585390 2026-04-21 12:07:00 2026-04-21 TB