Explore the administrative side of empire with primary documents, ledgers, and official reconciliations.
This collection compiles papers related to the Nabobs of Arcot and the Carnatic, including detailed revenue accounts, charges, and transfers of funds. It also presents the outcomes of commissions, indentures, and claims that shaped early 19th-century governance in India.
- Experience the look and feel of historical financial records, from payments and surpluses to arrears and debt settlements.
- See how creditors, administrators, and agents interpreted and enforced agreements during this era.
- Read accounts of plunder, battles, and the management of provincial revenues in the East India Company's archives.
- Encounter correspondence and legal instruments that illuminate the administration of the Carnatic and related territories.
Ideal for readers of colonial history, financial history, and archival research seeking a window into early imperial governance and its paperwork.