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About The Book: "India Under Experiment" by George M. Chesney is a critical examination of British administration in colonial India. Chesney evaluates the policies, institutions, and governance introduced by the British, questioning their effectiveness and long-term consequences. He explores how these reforms impacted Indian society, economy, and native institutions, offering insights into the tensions between imperial control and native autonomy. The book serves as both an analysis and a cautionary reflection on colonial experimentation in governance, urging thoughtful reforms rooted in understanding Indian realities. About The Author: Sir George Tomkyns Chesney (1830–1895) was a British Army general, reformer, politician, and author. Known for his influential novella The Battle of Dorking (1871), he pioneered invasion literature. A decorated veteran of the 1857 Indian Rebellion, he played key roles in Indian military and civil engineering reforms, founding the Royal Indian Civil Engineering College. As a Conservative MP, he advocated military modernization and Indianization, though facing resistance. Chesney’s legacy spans literature, administration, and military reform in colonial India. The Title 'India Under Experiment written/authored/edited by George M. Chesney', published in the year 1918. The ISBN 9789371696432 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 214 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Political Science. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: