About This Work
Henry Beveridge’s monumental work provides a sweeping narrative of Indian history from ancient times to the Sepoy Revolt of 1857. Written in 1862, just five years after the rebellion, this three-volume history offers a contemporary perspective on the transformation of India under British rule.
The work is divided into three books: Book I covers ancient and medieval India from the earliest times to 1600; Book II traces the East India Company from its first charter to the amalgamation of rival companies; Book III chronicles the struggle for supremacy in India leading to the acquisition of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
Beveridge combines detailed military history with social and cultural analysis, providing accounts of key figures like Alexander the Great’s invasion, the rise of the Mughal Empire under Babar and Akbar, and pivotal moments such as the Battle of Plassey and Robert Clive’s campaigns.
Contents
- 0 Preface
- 0 On Reading Beveridge's History of India
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Ancient India
- 3 Medieval India
- 4 Medieval India Continued
- 5 Invasion Of Timur
- 6 Babar And Humayun
- 7 Akbar
- 8 Advent Of The Europeans
- 9 East India Charter
- 1 Roes Embassy
- 2 The Massacre Of Amboyna
- 3 Rival Companies
- 1 The Successors Of Aurangzeb
- 2 The Capture Of Madras
- 3 The Peace Of Aix La Chapelle
- 4 The Carnatic
- 5 The State Of Bengal
- 6 Siraj Ud Daulah
- 7 The French In The Deccan
- 8 Robert Clive