Selections From the Letters, Despatches, and Other State Papers Preserved in Bombay Secretariat

This historical collection contains authentic letters, reports, and other official documents preserved in the Bombay (Presidency) Secretariat Home Series, providing an invaluable resource for those interested in British India. The book provides a firsthand account of the historical events and administrative activities from 1750 to 1925. It covers topics ranging from the dealings with the Marathas and the Mughals to the Opium Wars and the Afghan War. George Forrest has created a remarkable historical record of great significance, a must-read for the historians of British India.

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