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About The Book: In this book, the author presents "Rulers of India: Viscount Hardinge" as an introductory segment to a narrative spotlighting the career of a prominent historical figure integral to India's governance. Utilizing public documents, family papers, and Lord Hardinge's letters, the author, who served as Lord Hardinge's Private Secretary in India, supplements the account with personal recollections. The central aim is to illuminate aspects Lord Hardinge deemed significant, aspiring for their gradual public recognition. The book is organized into chapters, exploring diverse phases of Lord Hardinge's career, encompassing his early life, parliamentary activities in England, journey to India, years in Calcutta, involvement in the Punjab War, and various treaties and administrative facets. About The Author: Charles Stewart Hardinge, the 2nd Viscount Hardinge (1822–1894),served as a Member of Parliament for Downpatrick from 1851 to 1856. Inheriting the title of Viscount, he entered the House of Lords and also held the role of Under-Secretary of State for War from March 1858 to March 1859. At 21, he served as a private secretary to his father, the governor general in India, and played a significant role in the Kent Militia Artillery during the Crimean War, reaching the rank of major in 1853. The Title 'Rulers of India: Viscount Hardinge and the Advance of the British Dominions Into the Punjab written/authored/edited by Charles, Second Viscount Hardinge', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121249225 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 203 (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:-