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About The Book: "The Indian Empire" by Robert Montgomery Martin is an illustrated three-volume set, complete with maps, portraits, and views, covering various aspects of India: Volume I: Covers India's history, topography, geology, climate, and population. It details chief cities and provinces, as well as tributary and protected states, providing a foundational understanding of the region's physical and demographic characteristics. Volume II: Focuses on India's military power and resources, religious practices, education systems, crime rates, land tenures, and staple products. This volume offers insights into the socio-economic and cultural aspects of Indian society, enriched with visual illustrations. Volume III: Examines India's government, finance, and commerce, including a detailed account of the Bengal Army Mutiny and the insurrection in Western India. It analyzes the alleged causes of these uprisings, supported by maps and portraits. About The Author: Robert Montgomery Martin (1801–1868) was an Anglo-Irish author and civil servant, serving as Colonial Treasurer of Hong Kong (1844-1845). A founding member of the Statistical Society of London and the East India Association, Martin was prolific in his writings on colonial and economic issues. His major works include "The History of the British Colonies" and "The Indian Empire." Despite his contributions, he faced controversy in Hong Kong over revenue policies. Martin's extensive writings and involvement in colonial administration left a significant impact on 19th-century British colonial policy. The Title 'The Indian Empire: History, Topography, Geology, Climate, Population, Chief Cities and Provinces; Tributary and Protected States; Military Power and Resources; Religion, Education, Crime; Land Tenures; Staple Products; Government, Finance and Commerce. With a Full Account of the Mutiny of the Bengal Army; Of the Insurrection in Western India; And an Exposition of the Alleged Causes. written/authored/edited by R