1907 Ground Tax in Lyallpur: Colonial Revenue Policy
In 1907, the British Raj imposed a ground tax in Lyallpur, now Faisalabad. This colonial revenue policy aimed to boost income from the fertile Chenab Colony. Discover its historical impact.
In 1907, the British Raj imposed a ground tax in Lyallpur, now Faisalabad. This colonial revenue policy aimed to boost income from the fertile Chenab Colony. Discover its historical impact.
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