Considerations On India Affairs: Particularly Respecting The Present State Of Bengal And Its Dependencies [Hardcover]

Language: English. About The Book: Considerations on India Affairs by William Bolts is a detailed examination of the East India Company’s administration in Bengal following their 1757 victory at Plassey. Bolts provides firsthand observations on governance, trade practices, revenue collection, and social conditions, highlighting both successes and inefficiencies. Drawing on his experience as a Company employee and independent merchant, he offers practical recommendations for improving administration and commerce. The book remains an important historical resource for understanding 18th-century Bengal and early British colonial rule. About The Author: William Bolts was a Dutch-born British merchant, East India Company employee, and independent trader active in India during the 18th century. Born in Amsterdam, he spoke multiple languages and worked in Bengal and Benares, managing trade in woolens, saltpeter, opium, cotton, and diamonds. Bolts authored the influential 1772 book Considerations on India Affairs, providing detailed observations of Company administration in Bengal after Plassey. Throughout his life, he pursued private commercial ventures that influenced both governmental and corporate expansion in global trade. The Title 'Considerations On India Affairs: Particularly Respecting The Present State Of Bengal And Its Dependencies written/authored/edited by William Bolts Merchant', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789375489139 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 428 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Bengal Administration. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol: 428.…