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The life and work of one of Britain's colonial administrators in India, who eventually became Governor of Bombay.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IX The Settlement Of The Deccan 1818--1819 Elphinstone received his appointment as Commissioner for the settlement of the Deccan in January, 1818; but several months had to pass before civil authority was everywhere restored. During March and April he accompanied the force detached for the capture of the hill-fortresses in the Ghats, some of which held out until bombarded. A pleasant interlude was the formal restoration of the Raja of Satara to the throne of Si...
Mountstuart Elphinstone, 1779-1859, former governor of Bombay Presidency during 1819-1827.