Mountstuart Elphinstone (Classic Reprint): And the Making of South-Western India: And the Making of South-Western India (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

James Sutherland Cotton

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ISBN 10: 1331563046 ISBN 13: 9781331563044

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Mountstuart Elphinstone: How an Anglo-Indian administrator shaped south‑western India’s land, revenue, and learning

A clear, readable biography of Mountstuart Elphinstone, an Anglo-Indian administrator who helped organize land, revenue, and learning in the Deccan. It highlights his practical approach to governance, his policy decisions, and the challenges of ruling a diverse, evolving landscape.

This edition frames his life around the Deccan settlement, showing how his policies affected jagirs, revenue assessment, and the administration of a changing empire. It also explores his efforts to support education and religious learning while maintaining British authority.

How Elphinstone approached land and revenue reform, including the move away from extortionate farming practices.
The settlement of jagirs and the balance between hereditary rights and imperial control.
His handling of local elites, such as Brahmans, and his measures to protect grants and promote Sanskrit learning.
The broader impact of his decisions on administration, security, and education in the Satara and Poona regions.

Ideal for readers interested in Indian history, colonial governance, and biographical studies of governance and reform.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1331563046
ISBN 13: 9781331563044
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 253

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Mountstuart Elphinstone: And the Making of South-Western India

James Sutherland Cotton

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ISBN 10: 1331563046 ISBN 13: 9781331563044

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the life and career of Mountstuart Elphinstone, a skilled diplomat and administrator who played a crucial role in establishing British rule in India during the early 19th century. The author draws on Elphinstone's journals, letters, and official writings to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of his subject. As a young man, Elphinstone witnessed the end of the Maratha Confederacy, a pivotal moment in Indian history. His diplomatic skills were instrumental in securing alliances and preventing conflicts, and he played a key role in the settlement of the Deccan. This book sheds light on the challenges and complexities of British imperialism in India, as well as the impact of Elphinstone's policies on the region's political and social landscape. The book also delves into Elphinstone's personal life, exploring his friendships, interests, and motivations. Through his writings, we gain insights into the character of a man who was both ambitious and compassionate, and who dedicated his life to the betterment of India. This well-researched and insightful biography offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of British India and the individuals who shaped its destiny. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331563044_0

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