Description
Old Fort William in Bengal: A Selection of Official Documents Dealing with Its History stands as a vital historical resource for researchers and scholars interested in colonial India. This first edition, edited by C. R. Wilson, brings together a curated selection of official documents that trace the development, administration, and significance of Fort William in Calcutta (now Kolkata).
The collection offers invaluable insights into the British East India Company’s operations, military strategies, and administrative policies during the formative period of British rule in Bengal. These primary documents shed light on the fort’s role as a commercial hub, military stronghold, and symbol of British power in India.
Published by Gyan Publishing House, this work serves as an indispensable reference for historians, researchers, and students of Indian history, colonial studies, and South Asian affairs. The documents provide authentic perspectives on the political, economic, and social dynamics of 18th-century Bengal.
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