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When England was convulsing under the shock of the outbreak of the Bengal Mutiny reinforcements were being prepared with intense energy. Sir Collin Campbell had been sent out to India to take the military command. Lord Canning was at the helm in Calcutta but the situation was too critical. It was under these circumstances that Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence was appointed provisionally to succeed to the office of Governor-General of India on the death, resignation or coming away of Lord Canning, pending the arrival of a successor from England. Though the occasion never arose because Sir Henry Lawrence had already fallen in the Mutiny. This book contains a sketch of the eminent services he rendered, including the control of the Sikh government during Lord Hardinge’s rule, his part in the pacification and administration of the Punjab after its annexation, his subsequent management of the Rajputana states during a period of controversy and irritation, and his final but shortlived career in Oudh, with his wise and vigorous measures for preparing Lucknow for defence. However most valuable was his special consideration to the feelings, traditions, and modes of thought of the native community, generous treatment of the native leaders and guidance given to them in the discharge of their high functions.

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Author:   J.J. McLeod Innes
Publisher:   Manohar Publishers and Distributors
Imprint:   Manohar Publishers and Distributors
Weight:   0.600kg
ISBN:  

9789390035670

ISBN 10:   9390035678
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   20 November 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 7-9 Biographical Sketch 11-16 I The Burma War And Early Experiences 17-22 II. Revenue Survey And Political Training 23-34 III. With The Sikhs In The Afghan War 35-44 IV. Sketch Of Sikh History And The Sutlej War 45-57 V. Lawrence As Agent In The Punjab-Kashmir And Giiijlar Singh 58-69 VI. Treaty Of Bhairowil 70-83 VII. Lawrence As Resident In* The Punjab 84-93 VIII. The Punjab War 94-108 IX. Annexation And Pacification Of The Punjab 109-126 X. Lawrence In Rajputina-The Adoption Question 127-134 XI. Lawrence'S Personality And Views 135-152 XII. The Story Of Oudh-Lawrence In Charge 153-159 XIII. Lawrence'S Precautions Against Military Disaffection 160-167 XIV. Lawrence'S Letters To Lord Canning 168-175 XV. Preparations For The Defence Of Lucexow 176-181 XVI. Defence Or The Lucknow Residency-Battle Of Chinhat 182-193 XVII. Lawrence'S Death-Final Remarks 194-199 Index 200-208

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Lieut. General J.J. Mcleod Innes (1830-1907) was commissioned into the Bengal Engineers in 1848 at Sultanpore. He later joined the Royal Engineers and rose to the rank of Lieutenant-General. He was?awarded?the?Victoria?Cross?for?his?gallantry.

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