Observations on Land Tenures and Tenant Right in India is a book written by Charles Wingfield, and was first published in 1869. The book is an in-depth study of the land tenure system and the rights of tenants in India during the colonial period. Wingfield, who was a British civil servant, spent several years in India and was able to gather first-hand information on the subject.The book begins with an overview of the various land tenure systems in India, including the zamindari and ryotwari systems. Wingfield then goes on to discuss the rights of tenants and the various laws that govern their relationship with landlords. He highlights the challenges faced by tenants, including the lack of security of tenure and the exploitation by landlords.Wingfield also examines the impact of British rule on the land tenure system in India. He argues that the British administration's attempts to modernize the system often resulted in the displacement of tenants and the concentration of land in the hands of a few wealthy landlords.Overall, Observations on Land Tenures and Tenant Right in India is an important work that provides valuable insights into the complex land tenure system and the struggles of tenants in colonial India. The book is still relevant today, as land tenure remains a contentious issue in many parts of India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.