India Under British Rule from the Foundation of the East India Company

The book traces the origins of British involvement in India starting with the founding of the East India Company in the early 1600s and covers key events such as the Battle of Plassey (1757) the expansion of British control over Indian territories and the significant political shifts leading up to the formation of British India as a formal colony. Wheeler also discusses the changes in Indian governance the company's relationship with native rulers and the eventual transition of power to the British Crown following the Indian Rebellion of 1857.This work provides a detailed historical narrative reflecting the British perspective of the time. It is an essential read for those interested in understanding the complexities of British-Indian relations and the colonial policies that shaped modern India.