Dadabhai Naoroji (1825-1917) was a prominent Indian political leader, merchant, scholar, and writer who served as a Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom House of Commons. His book, published in 1901, articulated the 'drain of wealth' theory, arguing that the British were extracting vast amounts of wealth from India, leading to poverty in the country. This book was highly influential in the Indian nationalist movement.
Who is the author of the book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'?
Asked in westbengal/WBCS Main 2019 Paper 5 2019 · Topic: Nature of Indian Economy (Poverty and Income Inequality)
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