Description
Parochial Annals of Bengal presents a detailed historical examination of the ecclesiastical structures established by the Honourable East India Company in Bengal during the 17th and 18th centuries. Compiled by Henry Barry Hyde, this scholarly work traces the development of religious institutions, clergy appointments, and parish organizations that formed the backbone of colonial administration.
The text provides valuable insights into the intersection of religious authority and commercial enterprise in early modern India. It documents the establishment of churches, the roles of chaplains and missionaries, and the complex relationships between British ecclesiastical institutions and local Bengal communities. This work is essential for understanding how religious infrastructure supported colonial governance and shaped cultural dynamics during this transformative period.
As a primary historical source, the Parochial Annals offers researchers, historians, and scholars critical documentation of institutional development in colonial Bengal, making it indispensable for those studying East India Company history, ecclesiastical history, and colonial India.
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