Description
This two-volume set by Major P. J. Begbie presents a detailed and authoritative history of the Madras artillery, one of the most significant military forces in colonial India. The work meticulously documents the organization, development, and operational campaigns of the Madras artillery from its inception through its crucial role in establishing East India Company dominance in Southern India.
Begbie combines military history with political analysis, exploring how artillery capabilities directly influenced the territorial expansion and consolidation of British power in the Deccan and coastal regions. The narrative encompasses major battles, technological developments, and the evolution of military strategy during a transformative period in Indian history.
Essential for historians, military scholars, and those interested in colonial Indian history, this comprehensive work provides primary source material and critical analysis of one of India’s most important military institutions during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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