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About The Book: "India Under Hastings" by G. W. Forrest is a meticulously researched historical account of Warren Hastings’s tenure as Britain’s first Governor-General in India (1773–1785). Relying heavily on archival materials, Forrest reconstructs the administrative overhaul Hastings implemented—abolishing the Dual System, reforming revenue, justice, and trade, and laying foundations for centralized colonial governance. The book also encompasses Hastings’s diplomatic and military engagements, including the wars with Mysore and the Marathas. Through detailed documentation, Forrest highlights both Hastings's accomplishments and the seeds of later imperial challenges. About The Author: Sir George William Forrest (1845–1926) was a British historian, educator, and journalist who served in India from 1872 to 1900. Known for his work in the Bombay Educational Department and as Director of Government of India Records, he pioneered the use of official documents in historical research. His major works include History of the Indian Mutiny and biographies of key British figures like Clive and Roberts. Knighted in 1913, Forrest remains influential for his detailed, archival-based histories of British India. The Title 'India Under Hastings written/authored/edited by G.W. Forrest', published in the year 1892. The ISBN 9789371694230 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 427 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.