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About The Book: The Golden Book of India (1908) is a detailed genealogical and biographical dictionary documenting the ruling princes, chiefs, nobles, and prominent figures in British India. It covers their titles, honors, and family lineages, offering insights into India’s social and political hierarchy under British rule. The book includes biographical sketches of influential individuals, reflecting the complex structure of Indian aristocracy and governance. A valuable resource for historical research, it remains a key reference on India’s elite during the colonial era. About The Author: Sir Roper Lethbridge (1840–1919) was a British academic, civil servant, and Conservative politician in India. He served as a professor in Bengal, editor of the Calcutta Quarterly Review, and Press Commissioner. Knighted in 1885, Lethbridge authored works on India and was a Member of Parliament (1885–1892). The Title 'The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled or Decorated, of the Indian Empire written/authored/edited by Sir Roper Lethbridge', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367801291 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 672 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Biography. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.