Observations On The Disturbances In The Madras Army In 1809 (1812)

Observations on the Disturbances in the Madras Army in 1809 is a book written by John Malcolm in 1812. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place in the Madras Army in 1809, which led to a mutiny among the soldiers. Malcolm, who was the British Resident at the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad at the time, provides a first-hand account of the disturbances and the reasons behind them.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a general overview of the situation in India at the time and the events leading up to the mutiny. Malcolm describes the economic and political conditions in India, as well as the state of the British Army in the region. He also discusses the role played by the East India Company in the administration of India and the relationship between the Company and the Indian rulers.The second part of the book is a detailed account of the mutiny itself. Malcolm provides a blow-by-blow description of the events that took place, including the causes of the mutiny, the actions of the mutineers, and the response of the British authorities. He also provides an analysis of the consequences of the mutiny, both for the Madras Army and for the British Empire as a whole.Overall, Observations on the Disturbances in the Madras Army in 1809 is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex relationships between the British Empire, the East India Company, and the Indian rulers and people. It is also a fascinating account of a little-known episode in the history of the British Army in India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.