The Decisive Battles Of India From 1746 To 1849 Inclusive

About the book :- As the title of the book suggests, this work is one of the first compilations of the battles that the British fought over the course of one century, to consolidate its hold over the sub- continent, The time period covered in this book ranges from 1746 - 1849. Battles with the French, Tipu Sultan, Sikhs, Mughals, and more are noticed in this book. The 15 battles described are : St. Thome, Kaveripak, Plassey, Kondur, Biderra, Undwah Nala, Baksar, Porto Novo, Assaye, Laswari, Bharatpur, Firuzshahar, Sobraon, Chillanwala, and Gujrat. The author, a very respectful name in the realm of Indian historical scholarship and research, often adopts a moral tone, and does not hesitate to censure the British for using un-chivalrous tactics during some of the described battles (especially during the battle of Plassey). This book is a reprint of the 1914 edition, and has 5 charts and battle-plans, as well as a map of India. About the Author:- Colonel George Bruce Malleson CSI was an English officer in India and author. He was a voluminous writer, his first work to attract attention being the famous "Red Pamphlet", published at Calcutta in 1857, when the Sepoy Mutiny was at its height. He continued, and considerably rewrote the History of the Indian Mutiny 1857-8 (6 Vols. 1878-1880), which was begun but left unfinished by Sir John Kaye. Among his other books the most valuable are History of the French in India (2nd ed., 1893) and The Decisive Battles of India (3rd ed., 1888). He authored the biographies of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, the French governor-general Dupleix and the British officer Robert Clive for the Rulers of India series. He died at 27 West Cromwell Road, London, on 1st March 1898. The Title 'The Decisive Battles Of India From 1746 To 1849 Inclusive written/authored/edited by G. B. Malleson', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121232975 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 490 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is . Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-