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About The Book: "The Trial of Maharaja Nanda Kumar: A Narrative of a Judicial Murder" by H. Beveridge details the controversial trial and execution of Nanda Kumar, a prominent Bengali noble, in 1775. Beveridge argues that the trial, overseen by British officials including Sir Warren Hastings, was a miscarriage of justice, driven by political motivations. The book highlights the colonial judicial system's biases and the exploitation of Indian elites, offering a critical perspective on British rule and its legal practices in India. About The Author: H. Beveridge (1837–1929) was a British colonial officer, writer, and historian, best known for his works on Indian history and law. He is particularly recognized for his book on the trial of Maharaja Nanda Kumar, which critically examines British colonial justice in India, highlighting judicial corruption and bias The Title 'The trial of Maharaja Nanda Kumar: A Narrative Of A Judicial Murder written/authored/edited by H. Beveridge', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789364336161 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 478 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History, Law Books. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.