Description
This historical statistical compilation by James L. Bryden presents vital statistics from the Bengal Presidency, one of the most important administrative regions of British India during the mid-19th century. The work encompasses annual returns spanning from 1859 and includes detailed records of jail statistics for each year covered.
A significant portion of this volume is dedicated to the annual returns of the European Army and the native army of the Bengal Presidency, covering the crucial period from 1858 to 1869. This timeframe is particularly significant as it follows the Indian Rebellion of 1857-1858 and documents the reorganization and consolidation of British military forces in India.
The statistical data presented includes demographic information, mortality rates, health statistics, and military personnel records that provide invaluable insights into the administration, organization, and conditions of colonial Bengal. This work serves as an essential primary source for historians, researchers, and scholars studying 19th-century India, colonial administration, and military history.
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