![Madras in the Olden Time Being a History of the Presidency from the first Foundation of Fort St. George, 1702-1727 2nd [Hardcover]](https://thebookishowl.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/616MptdYMbL-1.jpg)
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This scholarly work by J. Talboys Wheeler provides an exhaustive examination of Madras during its foundational years as a British Presidency. Covering the period from 1702 to 1727, the book traces the first establishment of Fort St. George and documents the administrative, commercial, and social developments that shaped the settlement.
Wheeler’s detailed narrative illuminates the challenges faced by early colonists, the expansion of British influence, and the interactions between colonial authorities and local populations. The text serves as a primary historical reference for understanding how Madras transformed from a modest trading post into a significant colonial center.
This second edition, published by Gyan Publishing House, presents a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in colonial Indian history and the British Presidency system.
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