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The Bombay City Police: A Historical Sketch, 1672-1916 is a detailed historical examination of the Bombay Police Force spanning over two centuries. S. M. Edwardes provides an authoritative account of the force’s origins, organizational structure, and evolution through various periods of colonial rule.
This work documents the key developments, notable figures, and significant events that shaped the Bombay Police from its initial formation as a small constabulary to its establishment as a modern, organized police force. The book covers the administrative reforms, the challenges faced by law enforcement in a major commercial city, and the police force’s role in maintaining order during periods of social and political change.
An essential resource for historians, scholars, and those interested in Indian colonial history, police administration, and the social history of Bombay, this hardcover edition by Gyan Publishing House preserves an important historical document for contemporary readers.
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