Description
This historical treatise by Major P. J. Begbie presents a detailed examination of the Madras artillery’s evolution and its pivotal role in establishing British military dominance in Southern India. The second edition builds upon the original work to provide comprehensive documentation of artillery operations, organizational structures, and strategic developments during the East India Company’s expansion.
The book traces the institutional growth of the Madras artillery from its inception through various military campaigns and administrative reorganizations. Begbie’s scholarly approach combines primary historical documentation with analytical commentary on how artillery services contributed to the Company’s consolidation of power in the southern regions of the Indian subcontinent.
An invaluable resource for military historians, researchers studying colonial India, and those interested in the organizational history of the East India Company, this work offers detailed insights into the military infrastructure that shaped British colonial rule in India during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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