FAMINES IN THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT, 1500 to 1767
1722 scarcity: Bombay | |
Documented causes: drought | |
Documented effects: official supplies to stabilise prices |
Theodore Morison, "The Economic Transition in India" (1911) |
p114: "1722. Bombay Castle.- Great drought 'not known to such a degree in the memory of man.' Supplies very scarce. Warehouse keeper ordered to supply the market from time to time in order to prevent its (i.e., Batty) rising to an immoderate price. ("Bombay Public Consultations Range 341," vol. v.)" |