Description
This comprehensive work by R. Montgomery Martin offers an authoritative examination of the Indian Empire during the colonial period. The book presents a detailed survey encompassing multiple aspects of India’s geography, history, and administration.
The text covers extensive ground including the empire’s topography, geological formations, and climatic conditions across various regions. It provides valuable demographic information about the Indian population and offers in-depth descriptions of the chief cities and provinces that constituted the empire.
A significant portion is dedicated to the tributary and protected states, explaining their relationship with the British Empire and their individual characteristics. The book also examines the military power and infrastructure that maintained imperial control.
This first edition serves as an important historical document for understanding 19th-century India, offering perspectives on colonial administration, territorial organization, and the strategic considerations of the period.
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