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About The Book: This book delves into the intricate domain of "Cotton Cultivation and Trade in India and beyond," providing an expansive exploration of the East India Company's experiments spanning from historical periods to contemporary times. The book is organized into three distinct sections: "Cotton Cultivation in India," "The Art of Growing Cotton," and "Experimental Cultivation in the Indian Context." In this work, the author delves into the crucial theme of enhancing the raw material supply for a significant manufacturing industry. Although it may seem to delve deeply into the subject matter, this extended treatment was not the author's initial intention. Its expansion is a result of the inclusion of related subjects and the acquisition of new, invaluable insights from diverse cotton regions in India, facilitated through the support of the East India Company. The book thoroughly investigates the factors impacting cotton exports from India, the East India Company's endeavors to enhance cotton cultivation, and the obstacles encountered along the way.