Written by a dynamic expert in the area, this introductory book has been written for anyone finding out about Indian history for the first time.

• Indian and imperial history are increasingly popular subjects
• Unlike most other books on the subject, this book looks at colonial rule in the context of Indian history instead of just from the perspective of European imperialism
• Features such as maps, a chronology of main events, a glossary and a guide to the major Indian and British figures during the period make the subject easy to understand