The Parsee Patells Of Bombay

The Parsee Patells of Bombay: Their Services to the British Government is a historical book written by Bomanjee Byramjee Patell in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the Parsee community in Bombay (now Mumbai) and their contributions to the British government during the colonial era. The Parsee community who are followers of the Zoroastrian religion played a significant role in the economic and social development of Bombay. They were known for their entrepreneurial skills and many of them became successful merchants and industrialists. The book highlights the various services provided by the Parsee Patells who were appointed as mediators between the British government and the local population. They were responsible for maintaining law and order collecting taxes and resolving disputes. The author also sheds light on the political and social conditions of Bombay during the 19th century. He discusses the impact of British rule on the local population and the challenges faced by the Parsee community. Overall The Parsee Patells of Bombay: Their Services to the British Government is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Bombay and the contributions of the Parsee community to the development of the city.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.