History of the British Conquests in India

History of the British Conquests in India: In Two Volumes BY HORACE ST. JOHN. LONDON: COLBURN AND CO., PUBLISHERS, GREAT MARLBOROUGH STREET. 1852. History of the British Conquests in India: In Two Volumes is a comprehensive historical work written by Horace St. John, a British civil servant who served in India during the mid-19th century. The book covers the period from the establishment of the British East India Company in India to the end of the Maratha War in 1818 and draws on a wide range of sources to provide a detailed account of the British conquest of India.

In addition to the interactions and conflicts between the British and various Indian powers such as the Marathas, Mughals, and others, the book also includes mentions of Sikhs, who were a significant power in Punjab during the early 19th century. St. John provides an impartial perspective on the events and people involved in the British colonization of India, making this an important historical work that sheds light on the impact of British rule on Indian society and culture. https://archive.org/details/HistoryOfTheBritishConquestsInIndia-Volume1/page/n8/mode/1up?view=theater

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