Description
India Under Dalhousie and Canning by George Douglas Campbell, Duke of Argyll, critically examines British rule in India under Governors-General Dalhousie and Canning. It analyzes Dalhousie’s expansionist policies, notably the Doctrine of Lapse, and Canning’s response to the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The book explores administrative reforms, economic consequences, and political decisions, offering a nuanced critique of British governance. Campbell provides valuable insights into 19th-century British-Indian relations, highlighting the impacts of colonial policies on India’s political and social landscape.
