Notes on the North-Western Provinces of India [Hardcover]

Name : Notes on the North-Western Provinces of India [Hardcover]

Author : Charles Raikes

Book Format : Hardcover

Genre : Reference

ISBN : 9788121282659

Language : English

Pages : 201-300 Pages

Publish Year : 2023

Publisher : Gyan Publishing House

About The Book : This collection of "Notes on the North-Western Provinces of India" originally appeared in the "Benares Magazine" and is now presented to a wider English audience. The author, a member of the Indian Civil Service, aims to provide a popular account of the civil administration in the region. The topics covered include police practices, revenue systems, and the condition of the people under British rule. The author emphasizes the importance of these subjects, especially in the context of Christian civilization in India. The collection encompasses various aspects of Indian society and governance, offering insights into the daily duties of those in the Indian Civil Service. About The Author: Charles Raikes (1812–1885), an authority on India, was born to Job Matthew Raikes in 1812. He joined the Bengal civil service in 1830, holding positions such as commissioner of Lahore and judge of the Sudder court at Agra. He played a crucial role as a civil commissioner during the Indian mutiny in 1857 and retired in 1860. Raikes later served as a magistrate for Wiltshire and Sussex. He received the nomination as a companion of the Star of India in 1866. Charles Raikes passed away at Mill Gap, Eastbourne, on September 16, 1885. He was married twice and authored several works, including "Notes on the North-Western Provinces of India" (1858) and "The Englishman in India" (1867). Th

Country of Origin : India