HandBook of the Panjab, Western Rajputana, Kashmir and Upper Sindh

About The Book: The Handbook of the Punjab, Western Rajputana, Kashmir, and Upper Sindh is a detailed geographical and cultural reference work, focusing on the regions of the Punjab, Rajputana, Kashmir, and Upper Sindh in British India. It provides insights into the physical geography, history, political structure, social customs, and local administration of these areas during the colonial period. The book also highlights important cities, landmarks, and the economic conditions of the time. Serving as a valuable resource for travelers, scholars, and officials, the handbook offers comprehensive knowledge of the region's diverse cultures and landscapes in the 19th century. About The Author: Edward Backhouse Eastwick (1814–1883) was an English orientalist, diplomat, and Conservative MP. Born into an Anglo-Indian family, he excelled in languages and served in the Bombay Infantry before transitioning to a political role. Eastwick translated several works, including the Persian Kessahi Sanjan and authored a Sindhi vocabulary and a Hindustani grammar. He was a professor at Haileybury College and became a Fellow of the Royal Society. Later, he served as a British diplomat in Persia and Venezuela. A prolific writer, Eastwick contributed to All the Year Round and published The Kaisarnamah-i-Hind. The Title 'HandBook of the Panjab, Western Rajputana, Kashmir and Upper Sindh written/authored/edited by Edward B. Eastwick', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369205271 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 420 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms