A View of the Rise, Progress, and Present State of the English Government in Bengal (Classic Reprint): Including a Reply to the Misrepresentations of Mr. Bolts, and Other Writers - Softcover
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Delve into the early English governance of Bengal through official reports, debates, and proposed reforms that shaped an empire on the Indian subcontinent.
This historical volume compiles the rise and present state of English rule in Bengal, including a detailed Appendix of administrative terms, revenue practices, and the delicate diplomacy with local powers. It presents the kind of decisions, memos, and negotiations that underpinned colonial governance and the management of revenues, trade, and loyalties.
Readers gain insight into how officials reasoned about forts, dewanis, and taxes, and how they sought to align rivals and partners to protect holdings, commerce, and stability. The material demonstrates how policy was debated, amended, and implemented, with a focus on fiscal reform, military oversight, and the complex relationship between Company power and local authorities.
- Explanations of key terms and offices in use during the period, from revenue officers to local magistrates.
- Accounts of treaties, negotiations, and attempts to regulate trade and profits.
- Discussion of governance challenges, including loyalty, security, and cooperation with regional powers.
- Examples of how allegations of fraud and mismanagement were tackled to protect revenue and order.
Ideal for readers of colonial administration, South Asian history, and early modern imperial policy who want a window into the mechanics of governance in Bengal.
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