The Patna Crisis

The Patna Crisis by W. Tayler is an account of the political turmoil and events that occurred in Patna, Bihar, during the British colonial period. The book details the crisis that involved local administrative challenges, tensions with the Indian population, and the colonial government’s response. Tayler offers an insider’s perspective on the British administrative handling of the situation, highlighting the complexities of governance and law enforcement in colonial India during periods of unrest and resistance.