A Memoir of Central India: Including Malwa and Adjoining Provinces With the History, and Copious Illustrations, of the Past and Present Condition of That Country Volume 2nd

Name : A Memoir of Central India: Including Malwa and Adjoining Provinces With the History, and Copious Illustrations, of the Past and Present Condition of That Country Volume 2nd

Author : Sir John Malcolm

Book Format : Paperback

Genre : Reference

ISBN : 9788121266512

Language : English

Pages : 501-600 Pages

Publish Year : 2022

Publisher : Gyan Publishing House

About The Book : This book by Sir John Malcolm in its first volume presents a series of extensive descriptions about Central India. This particular volume has twelve chapters that include observations on the geography, soil, climate, and produces of the region. The author also covers the history of Malwa, Mahratta invasion, descriptions about the families of the Puars of Dhar and Dewas, Sindia and Holkar, events at the Court of Holkar, Nabobs of Bhopal, as well as governments of the states of Central India in this volume. Volume 2 contains Malcolm's recommendations for the future of British rule in Malwa. The volume also has an extensive appendix of over 200 pages of primary texts. About The Author : Sir John Malcolm (1769 – 1830) was a Scottish historian, soldier, and statesman. In 1782 he began working for the East India Company. Malcolm was diligent in learning the manners and languages of the east. He was employed in many important negotiations and held various distinguished posts, being Ambassador to Persia, Resident of Gwalior, and Governor of Bombay. He was the author of several valuable works including Sketch of the Sikh (1812) A History of Persia (1815), Memoir of Central India (1823), Political History of India from 1784 to 1823 (1826), and Life of Lord Clive (1836). His insights into this period in history make for an excellent reference work. John Malcolm returned t

Country of Origin : India