Original Papers Relative to Tanjore: Containing All the Letters Which Passed, and the Conferences Which Were Held — a detailed collection of primary documents that illuminate 18th-century diplomacy in the Carnatic.
See how leaders, allies, and rivals shaped the fate of Tanjore through letters, debates, and official action.
This edition compiles the correspondence and proceedings surrounding the restoration of Tanjore, including negotiations between the Nabob of Arcot and Lord Pigot. It provides a window into the political dynamics of the period, the role of treaties, and the challenges of governing a war-torn province. Rich with direct voices from the era, these pages reveal the complexities of alliance, loyalty, and power.
- Original letters and recorded conferences between the Nabob of Arcot and British authorities.
- Context on long-standing treaties, feudal rights, and the political history of Tanjore.
- Insights into 18th-century diplomacy, war, and governance in the Carnatic region.
- An annotated introduction and accompanying notes clarifying key events and terms.
Ideal for readers of colonial Indian history, diplomatic correspondence, and researchers seeking primary-source perspectives on 18th-century South Asia.