![The Evolution of British Policy towards Indian States, 1774-1858 (the Calcutta University Readership Lectures, 1929.) [Hardcover]](https://thebookishowl.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/611X9rgCMiL.jpg)
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This seminal work by K. M. Panikkar presents a detailed examination of the evolution of British policy towards Indian states spanning nearly a century, from 1774 to 1858. Originally delivered as the prestigious Calcutta University Readership Lectures in 1929, these lectures provide scholarly insight into the political strategies and administrative decisions that gradually brought Indian states under British influence.
Panikkar meticulously traces the trajectory of British expansion, from early commercial interests to complete political dominance. The work analyzes key policies, treaties, and conflicts that characterized this period, offering valuable perspectives on how the British East India Company and the British Crown implemented their imperial agenda. The book explores the motivations behind policy shifts, the resistance from Indian rulers, and the ultimate consolidation of British power across the Indian subcontinent.
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