The East Indian Calculator: Or, Tables for Assisting Computation of Batta, Interest, Commission, Rent, Wages, &c. in Indian Money: With Copious Tables

By Thomas Thornton

"The East Indian Calculator" by Thomas Thornton, originally published in 1823, is a comprehensive guide to financial calculations relevant to British commerce in India. This historical text offers tables for assisting in the computation of batta, interest, commission, rent, wages, and more, all in Indian money. It includes extensive tables of exchanges between London, Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay, detailing the relative value of circulating coins. This book provides invaluable insight into the financial practices and economic landscape of early 19th-century India, serving as a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of trade and finance during the British colonial period. It is a valuable resource for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the historical financial systems of India.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1145877028
• ISBN13: 9781145877023
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"