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This two-volume set offers an in-depth historical analysis of India’s administration spanning 1859-1868, a pivotal decade in British colonial history. Following the Indian Rebellion of 1857-58, this period witnessed significant administrative reorganization and the transition of governance structures under British rule.
Iltudus Thomas Prichard meticulously documents the complex systems, policies, and procedures that characterized the administration of the Indian subcontinent during this transformative era. The work covers governmental organization, administrative hierarchies, revenue systems, and the establishment of institutional frameworks that would shape colonial India.
Essential for scholars of Indian history, colonial studies, and British administrative history, this comprehensive reference work provides primary source material and analytical perspectives on how the British Raj functioned at various administrative levels. The detailed examination of governance mechanisms, policies, and their implementation offers valuable context for understanding 19th-century India and the legacy of colonial administration.
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