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About The Book: The purpose of this book is two: firstly, to provide an overview of the system governing British India and secondly, to highlight areas within that system that could benefit from improvement. With British India's governance falling under the Crown's direct control for the past ten years, the time is ripe for a thorough review and potential modifications to enhance its administration proactively, rather than leaving reform to chance. The author contends that the apparent defects in the system are mainly accidental and can be rectified through administrative vigor. The book seeks to present these issues in a manner accessible to readers with varying levels of familiarity with Indian affairs, aiming to contribute to the ongoing discussions regarding reforms, particularly concerning the involvement of natives in the administration of India. About The Author: Sir George Tomkyns Chesney was a British Army general, politician, and writer. He gained fame for his novella "The Battle of Dorking" (1871), a seminal work in the invasion literature genre. Born in 1830, he joined the Bengal Engineers and served during the Indian rebellion of 1857, earning recognition for his bravery. Chesney's contributions extended beyond the military, as he made significant reforms and advocated for Indianization in the Indian Army. He was also a prolific writer, publishing novels and contributing to periodicals. In 1892, he entered the Parliament of the United Kingdom as a Conservative party member. The Title 'Indian Polity A view of the system of administration in India written/authored/edited by George Chesney', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121286664 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 339 (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 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-