1876–78: When India Was Broken by Famine, Hunger & Disease | The Great Famine of India

1876–78: When India Was Broken by Famine, Hunger & Disease | The Great Famine of India Between 1876 and 1878, large parts of India faced one of the most devastating famines of the 19th century. Severe drought, crop failures, food shortages, disease, migration and extreme poverty transformed the lives of millions. This documentary explores the Great Famine of 1876–78, with a focus on southern India, including the Madras Presidency and Mysore. Through historical records, maps and cinematic reconstruction, we examine how a rainfall crisis developed into a massive humanitarian disaster. The story goes beyond drought. It looks at hunger, disease, migration, relief efforts, administration and the long-term impact of the famine on Indian society. Watch until the end to understand why the Great Famine of 1876–78 remains an important chapter in India’s history. ⚠️ Historical mortality estimates vary between sources. Where exact figures are uncertain, this documentary avoids presenting them as definitive. Great Famine of India, 1876 famine, 1877 famine, 1876-78 famine, Indian famine history, Great Famine 1876 1878, British India famine, Madras famine, Mysore famine, Indian history documentary, history of India, forgotten history of India, famine in British India, colonial India, drought in India, India hunger crisis, historical documentary, Indian historical events #GreatFamine #IndianHistory #HistoryDocumentary #BritishIndia #1876Famine #1877Famine #FamineHistory #IndiaHistory #ForgottenHistory #HistoricalDocumentary #ColonialIndia #MadrasPresidency #Mysore #IndianFamine #History