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About The Book: This book delves into "Memoirs Relative to the State of India." It notably includes an unpublished narrative by Prince Jehander Shah, chronicling his escape from his father's court in Dehly. Simultaneously, news from England revealed a pending parliamentary bill aimed at improving the governance of British possessions in India. In a show of respect to the Court of Directors, the author postponed seeking their approval for continued service with necessary powers until the bill's fate became clear. About The Author: Warren Hastings (1732-1818), a British colonial administrator, served as the first Governor of the Presidency of Fort William (Bengal) and the inaugural Governor-General of Bengal from 1772 to 1785. He played a crucial role in establishing the British Empire in India alongside Robert Clive. Hastings faced corruption charges in 1787 but was acquitted in 1795. He contributed to translating the Bhagavad Gita into English. Hastings appears in various literary works, including Uday Prakash's short story, Tessa Harris's novel, and George Eliot's "Middlemarch," with rumors linking him to Jane Austen's cousin Eliza de Feuillide, drawing parallels to Colonel Brandon in "Sense and Sensibility." The Title 'Memoirs Relative to the State of India written/authored/edited by Warren Hastings', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121282192 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 208 (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:-