Unearth the compelling tale of transforming India’s Ganga-Yamuna Doab from famine-stricken land to abundance through groundbreaking irrigation engineering during the East India Company era. Follow the remarkable journey of Proby Cautley, an unlikely civil engineer, as he battled recalcitrant bureaucracy and local superstitions to channel vital Himalayan waters into parched fields. This gripping narrative details the monumental struggle to bring prosperity to a region defined by scarcity, showcasing a pivotal moment in colonial India’s infrastructure development. Essential reading for students of Indian history, civil engineering, and anyone fascinated by the ingenuity behind colonial-era projects.