The History of the British Empire in India: From The Appointment Of Lord Hardinge To The Political Extinction Of The East-India Company

Lionel J. Trotter’s The History of the British Empire in India (two volumes) chronicles British rule from Lord Hardinge’s appointment (1844) to the East India Company’s dissolution (1858). It examines military campaigns, administrative policies, and socio-political changes, highlighting the Anglo-Sikh Wars, annexations, and the 1857 Revolt. Trotter offers a colonial perspective on governance, indigenous resistance, and the transition to direct British rule. The work remains a valuable resource for understanding British imperial policies and their impact on 19th-century India.