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About The Book: Journals Kept in Hyderabad, Kashmir, Sikkim, and Nepal by Sir Richard Temple documents his detailed travels and diplomatic missions in the late 19th century across significant regions of the Indian subcontinent. The work offers firsthand insights into the political, cultural, and geographical landscapes during the British Raj. Temple records interactions with local rulers, descriptions of court life, and observations of regional customs and terrain. His journals also highlight British imperial strategies, challenges of governance, and Temple’s personal reflections. The narrative blends travelogue and political reportage, serving as a valuable historical resource on colonial India and its frontier politics. About The Author: Sir Richard Temple, 1st Baronet (1826–1902), was a prominent British colonial administrator who served as Governor of Bombay (1877–1880) and played key roles in governance, diplomacy, and famine relief in 19th-century India. A prolific writer, his works include India in 1880, biographies of Lord Lawrence and James Thomason, and travel writings such as Journals Kept in Hyderabad, Kashmir, Sikkim, and Nepal. Temple documented colonial experiences, Indian society, and frontier politics. He also contributed scholarly works like The Lake Region of Sikkim and edited historical texts, including Thomas Bowrey’s travel account, making him a significant figure in colonial literature and historiography. The Title 'Journals Kept in Hyderabad, Kashmir, Sikkim, and Nepal written/authored/edited by Richard Temple', published in the year 1887. The ISBN 9789371337038 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 358 (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 Vol: 2nd