British Reforms, Conquests and Expansion (1807-1857), , S R Bakshi, , B.R. Verma, Commonwealth Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 8171698778

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British Reforms, Conquests and Expansion (1807-1857)

S R Bakshi (Editor) B.R. Verma (Editor)

Synopsis As it is clear from the title British reforms, conquests and expansion itself that after penetrating in Indian subcontinent in guise of traders main aim of the company had been to build up and consolidate British dominion in India, partly by absorbing dependent rulership, the administration of which had long been an eyesore of those imbued with western ideas, partly by securing a general control over all native states from Cape Comorin to Sutlej, maintaining in their territories subsidiary forces, and regulating their foreign policy. Emphasis of volume is particularly on policy of expansion, social and constitutional reforms by Lord Minto and Lord William Bentinck, Anglo Sikh Wars, Afghan Wars and finally the mutiny in 1857 and its assessment.

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About the authors

S R Bakshi

Dr. S.R. Bakshi is an eminent scholar of History and is the author of several works on Indian nationalism and freedom movement. A renowned scholar of history, Dr. Bakshi was working with ICHR, New Delhi till recently.

B.R. Verma

B.R. Verma a well read, widely travelled and strong believer of Marxist ideology was born in 1943 in "Jhang District" nowin Pakistan. He spent his youth living among contemporary marxist intellectuals. He choose publishing trade as profession that matched his state of mind. During course of time he established himself as publisher. Nationalist to the core of heart he had affection for freedom fighters. Memories of aftermath of partition of fascination of sacrifices of freedom movement have been stimulating him throughout his life. His untold intellect has been inspiring him to do some thing for the cause, this all came out in shape of present work. He has still more to tell if health permits him.

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