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Madras in the Olden Time is a definitive historical chronicle covering the formative years of the Madras Presidency from 1639 to 1748. This three-volume set, authored by the renowned historian J. Talboys Wheeler, meticulously documents the establishment, growth, and consolidation of British colonial presence in South India.
The work provides an exhaustive examination of the political structures, administrative systems, and military campaigns that shaped the Presidency during this critical period. Wheeler draws from primary sources and historical records to present a detailed narrative of the key figures, events, and policies that influenced colonial Madras. The volumes explore the transformation of Madras from a trading post to a significant colonial administrative center, offering readers valuable insights into early British-Indian relations, trade dynamics, and governance during the pre-Raj period.
Published by Gyan Publishing House, this hardcover set remains an essential reference for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in Indian colonial history and the development of Madras as a major historical city.
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