A Report Case, of Seringapatam, With Notes: And an Appendix, With to the Proprietors of East-India Stock (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A sharp, documentary look at a late 1700s rice-fraud case in India, with testimonies, letters, and official disputes.
This nonfiction work presents a detailed view of a historical inquiry into rice embezzlement and related disputes around Seringapatam. It weaves together testimony, official statements, and commentary on colonial administration and court procedure.
Readers will encounter the dynamics between officers, head workers, and local intermediaries, and see how trials and inquiries shaped the record. The material sheds light on how such cases were reported to and interpreted by the proprietors of East-India Stock and other stakeholders.
- Explore the key figures and roles involved in the grain department and supply lines.
- See how testimonies were gathered and how conflicts of interest were addressed in official records.
- Get a sense of the tone and concerns of late 18th‑century colonial administration.
- Learn how reports, correspondence, and appended papers were presented to stockholders.
Ideal for readers of colonial history, archival documents, and early modern legal history.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a historical insight into the political and social landscape of 18th-century India. It centers on a dispute involving Major Hart, a British officer, and his dismissal from service after a military campaign. The author meticulously examines the events leading up to the dispute, drawing from primary sources such as official reports and letters. Through a careful analysis of these documents, the book explores the intricate web of allegations, counter-allegations, and political maneuvering that characterized the case. The author also delves into the broader context of British colonialism and its impact on local power dynamics. This book provides a valuable historical account, shedding light on the complexities of governance during a transformative period in India's history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332188024_0
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