The Embassy: Of Sir Thomas Roe To India, 1615-19 [Hardcover]
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The Embassy: Of Sir Thomas Roe To India, 1615-19 [Hardcover]

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This historical account documents Sir Thomas Roe’s diplomatic mission to India from 1615-1619, representing one of the earliest British embassies to the Mughal Empire. William Foster provides a detailed record of political negotiations, cultural observations, and trade discussions that shaped Anglo-Indian relations.

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William Foster’s comprehensive chronicle of Sir Thomas Roe’s embassy to India between 1615 and 1619 offers invaluable insights into early modern diplomatic relations between England and the Mughal Empire. This work documents the first major British diplomatic mission to India, featuring detailed accounts of negotiations with Emperor Jahangir and his court.

The text captures the political landscape of 17th-century India, including observations on Mughal court customs, religious practices, and commercial opportunities. Foster’s meticulous documentation of Roe’s interactions with Indian rulers, merchants, and officials provides crucial primary source material for understanding Anglo-Indian relations during this transformative period.

This historical work is essential for scholars of colonial history, diplomatic relations, and early modern travel narratives, offering authentic perspectives on cross-cultural encounters and the foundations of British influence in South Asia.

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Author

William Foster
Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House
ISBN

9789371691956

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