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About The Book: This collection of "Notes on the North-Western Provinces of India" originally appeared in the "Benares Magazine" and is now presented to a wider English audience. The author, a member of the Indian Civil Service, aims to provide a popular account of the civil administration in the region. The topics covered include police practices, revenue systems, and the condition of the people under British rule. The author emphasizes the importance of these subjects, especially in the context of Christian civilization in India. The collection encompasses various aspects of Indian society and governance, offering insights into the daily duties of those in the Indian Civil Service. About The Author: Charles Raikes (1812–1885), an authority on India, was born to Job Matthew Raikes in 1812. He joined the Bengal civil service in 1830, holding positions such as commissioner of Lahore and judge of the Sudder court at Agra. He played a crucial role as a civil commissioner during the Indian mutiny in 1857 and retired in 1860. Raikes later served as a magistrate for Wiltshire and Sussex. He received the nomination as a companion of the Star of India in 1866. Charles Raikes passed away at Mill Gap, Eastbourne, on September 16, 1885. He was married twice and authored several works, including "Notes on the North-Western Provinces of India" (1858) and "The Englishman in India" (1867). The Title 'Notes on the North-Western Provinces of India written/authored/edited by Charles Raikes', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121282659 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 282 (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:-