Explore the tragic history of the Great Madras Famine of 1876–1878, where a severe natural drought was transformed into a deadly catastrophe by colonial policy. This course examines the rigid revenue systems, strictly enforced free-trade practices, and severe relief cuts that led to the deaths of millions. Learners will gain a deep understanding of how imperial priorities and deliberate economic choices, rather than just a lack of rainfall, drove one of the most devastating famines in history.