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About The Book: Mountstuart Elphinstone's Report on the Territories Conquered from the Paishwa (1819) provided an analysis of the regions annexed after the defeat of the Maratha Empire in the Third Anglo-Maratha War. Elphinstone, a British colonial administrator, assessed the administrative, social, and economic conditions of the newly acquired territories. He emphasized the need for reforms, including improvements in revenue collection and governance. The report played a key role in shaping British policy in western India, advocating for a more structured administration that would integrate the conquered regions into the colonial framework, balancing local traditions with British legal practices. About The Author: Mountstuart Elphinstone (1779–1859) was a British colonial administrator and historian known for his role in the expansion of British rule in India. As Governor of Bombay (1819–1827), he oversaw key reforms in education, law, and administration. He played a significant role after the Third Anglo-Maratha War, particularly in consolidating British control over Maratha territories. Elphinstone was also an accomplished scholar, authoring works like The History of India (1841), which offered a detailed account of Indian history and culture. The Title 'Report on the Territories, Conquered from the Paishwa written/authored/edited by Mountstuart Elphinstone', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367800577 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 149 (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 22.59 x 28.94 cms.