A sharp, documentary look at a late 1700s rice-fraud case in India, with testimonies, letters, and official disputes.
This nonfiction work presents a detailed view of a historical inquiry into rice embezzlement and related disputes around Seringapatam. It weaves together testimony, official statements, and commentary on colonial administration and court procedure.
Readers will encounter the dynamics between officers, head workers, and local intermediaries, and see how trials and inquiries shaped the record. The material sheds light on how such cases were reported to and interpreted by the proprietors of East-India Stock and other stakeholders.
- Explore the key figures and roles involved in the grain department and supply lines.
- See how testimonies were gathered and how conflicts of interest were addressed in official records.
- Get a sense of the tone and concerns of late 18th‑century colonial administration.
- Learn how reports, correspondence, and appended papers were presented to stockholders.
Ideal for readers of colonial history, archival documents, and early modern legal history.