Essential reference for the geography of British India
Explore a comprehensive alphabetized listing of principal places across the Indian Empire, with thorough notes and descriptive details about provinces, administrations, and related regions. This edition presents maps and practical information drawn from the era’s official materials, offering a handy reference for scholars, students, and curious readers alike.
This volume covers the Indian Empire in depth, including British and Feudatory territories, native states, and key administrative divisions. It combines place entries with statistical, political, and descriptive notes to illuminate geography, governance, and the wider context of the period.
- Alphabetical listings of major towns and divisions across the empire
- Notes on provinces, administrations, and native states
- Statistical, political, and descriptive information to aid research
- Maps and institutional context for historical geography
Ideal for readers of historical geography, imperial studies, and anyone seeking a window into late 19th‑century India’s territorial landscape.