History Of British India

The book ""History of British India"" by Hugh Murray is a comprehensive account of the British colonization of India, covering the period from the earliest British presence in India to the mid-19th century. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific period in the history of British India.The first section of the book provides an overview of the early British presence in India, including the establishment of the East India Company and the various conflicts that arose between the British and the local Indian rulers. The section also covers the rise of the British Empire in India and the various economic, political, and social changes that occurred during this period.The second section of the book covers the Afghan War, which was fought between the British and the Afghan Empire in the mid-19th century. This section provides a detailed account of the causes and consequences of the war, including the impact it had on the British Empire in India.The third section of the book covers the conquest of Sinde and Gwalior, two important regions in India that were conquered by the British during the mid-19th century. This section provides a detailed account of the military campaigns that were waged by the British to conquer these regions, as well as the political and social changes that occurred as a result of their conquest.The final section of the book covers the War in the Punjab, which was fought between the British and the Sikh Empire in the mid-19th century. This section provides a detailed account of the causes and consequences of the war, including the impact it had on the British Empire in India.Overall, ""History of British India"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the British colonization of India, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the political, economic, and social changes that occurred during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.