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About The Book: Memoirs of the Puthan Soldier of Fortune by Henry Thoby Prinsep offers a vivid historical account of Nawab Muhammad Ameer Khan, a prominent Afghan mercenary-turned-ruler in 19th-century India. The book chronicles Ameer Khan's rise from a soldier to the Nawab of Tonk and his control over several regions like Seronj and Rampoora. Prinsep blends biography with political and military history, illustrating the dynamics of power, warfare, and diplomacy during the decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of British influence in India. About The Author: Henry Thoby Prinsep (1793–1878) was an English civil servant, historian, and influential figure in British India. Educated at Tonbridge and East India College, he joined the Indian Civil Service in 1809. Prinsep held several key administrative roles, including Persian Secretary and legal affairs superintendent, and participated in the 1831 Ropar meeting with Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He contributed to land reform and legislation in Bengal. After retiring in 1843, he became active in British politics and cultural life, leaving a legacy as a historian and administrator. The Title 'Memoirs of the Puthan soldier of fortune: The Nuwab Ameer-Ood-Doulah Mohummud Ameer Khan, chief of Seronj, Tonk, Rampoora, Neemahera, and other places in Hindoostan written/authored/edited by Henry Thoby Prinsep', published in the year 1832. The ISBN 9789371333672 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 533 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Historical Fiction. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: