British political expansion in India 1811-1844 : a study of a quest for imperial security

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I owe this work to an Award made to me by the Commonwealth Government of Australia under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan. My sincere thanks are due to Mr. G. O'Regan of the Commonwealth Office of Education, Sydney, who handled all matters relating to my studies and welfare with zeal, understanding and efficiency. I am indebted to Dr. Ravinder Kumar, my Supervisor, who not only read through my work and offered valuable criticism and advice, but also made the Poona Residency Correspondence available to me. I thank Mr. G. F. Fairbairn for his useful comments and suggestions, Miss P. Romans of the Department of History and the staff of the General Studies Library for their services. Finally, I extend my special thanks to Professor C. M. H. Clark and Professor K. S. Inglis for their assistance in diverse ways, particularly for the personal interest they showed in my progress and welfare.