The Present State of the British Interest in India by Anonymous
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"The Present State of the British Interest in India" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The work provides a critical examination of Britain’s imperial policies concerning India, specifically focusing on the governance of Bengal by the East India Company and the implications of this rule for both the British Crown and the local populace. It discusses the potential benefits Britain could have derived from India’s resources
if managed appropriately and contrasts this with the detrimental effects of the Company's neglect and mismanagement. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed critique of British colonial practices in India, particularly the East India Company's governance. It outlines the immense financial burdens plaguing Britain, especially post-war debt, and emphasizes the wealth potentially attainable through effective management of Indian dominions, particularly Bengal. The author argues that rather than fostering prosperity, the Company's misrule has led to widespread misery and a depletion of resources, painting a grim picture of Bengal's governance as rife with tyranny, neglect, and economic ruin. The text aims to raise awareness of these issues, urging a reevaluation of British policies to restore India’s fortunes for the benefit of both the local population and Britain itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Present State of the British Interest in India With a Plan for Establishing a Regular System of Government in That Country |
| Credits |
Produced by David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 18.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| LoC Class | HB: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography |
| Subject | India -- Politics and government -- 1765-1947 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Colonies -- India -- Administration |
| Subject | Bengal (India) -- Politics and government |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57987 |
| Release Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 302 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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