Governors of Empire: The East India Company's Chief Functionaries in India
Author: Amar Farooqui
Year: 2024
About the Book with Key Features
Governors of Empire: The East India Company's Chief Functionaries in India by renowned historian Amar Farooqui is a compelling exploration of the individuals who transformed the English East India Company from a trading enterprise into one of the most powerful colonial forces in world history.
Beginning with the arrival of the East India Company's ship Hector at Surat in 1608 and extending through the Revolt of 1857, the book traces the careers, ambitions, strategies, and political manoeuvres of the Company's leading administrators and governors. Through richly researched narratives, Farooqui examines how trade, diplomacy, military expansion, and political intrigue combined to establish British dominance over large parts of India.
Featuring key figures such as Robert Clive and John Lawrence, the book provides a human perspective on empire-building while offering critical insights into the economic, political, and social consequences of colonial rule.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive study of the East India Company's leading administrators
- Covers the period from 1608 to the Revolt of 1857
- Explores the transformation of a trading company into a colonial empire
- Detailed profiles of influential governors and functionaries
- Examines the role of trade, diplomacy, conquest, and political strategy
- Provides fresh perspectives on colonial governance in India
- Written by eminent historian Amar Farooqui
- Valuable resource for students of history, political science, colonial studies, and public administration
- Richly researched and accessible narrative style
- Essential reading for understanding the foundations of British rule in India
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- History Enthusiasts
- UPSC Aspirants
- Civil Services Candidates
- Students of Modern Indian History
- Political Science Students
- Colonial Studies Researchers
- Academicians
- Public Policy Scholars
- University Libraries
- General Readers Interested in India's Past
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