Outlines of Indian History (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1871 Excerpt: ... at negotiation were fruitless, the British army, 14,000 strong with forty guns, attacked the Maratta force of 18,000 men with 100 guns at Maharajpur on 29th December, and defeated it after a severe struggle. On the same day General Grey obtained a brilliant victory over another force of 12,000 Marattas near Punniar, twelve miles from Gwalior, and these combined successes soon induced the Gwalior Durbar to sue for peace. The Maratta army was disbanded, and on 17th January, 1844, a treaty was entered into, the chief provisions of which were--" (a.) the administration of the Gwalior government by a council till the Maharaja attained his 18th year; (6) the increase of the British contingent force in Sindia's territories, and (c) the payment of twenty-six laks owing to the British Government, and of an annual allowance of three laks of rupees to the Maharani." Memorable Events.--The MIrs of Sindh were very fond of hunting, and the banks of the Indus were in several places allowed to remain covered with thick wood or jungle, where they might indulge in the pleasure of slaughtering the game preserved in these forests. These spots were known as "shikargaits" or hunting grounds. Lord Ellenborough does not appear to have cared about securing the good opinion of the Court of Directors, and misunderstandings arose, which eventually resulted in his being recalled by the Court. Public works languished during his administration, but slavery and lotteries were abolished. The office of LieutenantGovernor of the North-west Provinces was made by Lord Ellenborough, and Mr. (afterwards Sir George) Clerk, was the first incumbent. In 1843, the Seal College was opened at Kalcutta. In 1841-42, the Indian revenue was 16,834,000; in 1843-44, it rose to &#16...