About This Book
The biography traces a public servant born in 1811 and deceased in 1879, who entered the East India Company’s civil service, administered the Punjab through a Board of Administration and later as Chief Commissioner, and played a leading role during the War of the Mutinies before serving as Viceroy. It examines his practical, action‑oriented governance, reforms to provincial administration, and relationships with colleagues including his brother and a mediating associate, noting official differences and cooperative work. The portrait emphasizes a rugged, commanding presence, energetic leadership, and a simplicity of character that shaped policy and crisis response, followed by retirement and later service in the central government.
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