Madras in the Olden Time Being a History of the Presidency from the first Foundation to the Governorship of Thomas Pitt, Grandfather 1st

Name : Madras in the Olden Time Being a History of the Presidency from the first Foundation to the Governorship of Thomas Pitt, Grandfather 1st

Author : J. Talboys Wheeler

Book Format : Paperback

Genre : Reference

ISBN : 9788121283946

Language : English

Pages : 401-500 Pages

Publish Year : 2023

Publisher : Gyan Publishing House

About The Book : Marriage customs"Madras in the Olden Time" is a compilation of sketches and illustrations from papers in the "Indian Statesman," focusing on the early history of English settlements on the Coromandel Coast. Extracts from Madras Records, introduced by Mr. Hudleston, offer insights from Fort St. George's establishment to the French-English war, enriched by historical records and expert authors. Autographs of Madras Governors add historical value. The second volume maintains the aim of providing original record pleasures without outdated details, continuing Madras Presidency's annals until 1727 and the third volume comprehensively covers the historical records of the Madras Presidency up to the year 1748. About The Author: James Talboys Wheeler (1824–1897) was a British Raj bureaucrat-historian. Appointed professor at Madras Presidency College in 1858, he delved into Hindu customs. Wheeler became a "bureaucrat-historian," producing works like "Madras in the Olden Time" (1861) based on government records. He held positions in Madras and Calcutta, creating reports and the four-volume "History of India" (1867–1881). The Title 'Madras in the Olden Time Being a History of the Presidency from the first Foundation to the Governorship of Thomas Pitt, Grandfather of the Earl of Chatham, 1639-1702, VOL. I written/authored/edited by J. Talboys Wheeler', published in the year

Country of Origin : India