India For Sale: Kashmir Sold (1886)

India For Sale: Kashmir Sold is a historical book by William Sedgwick, first published in 1886. The book provides a detailed account of the sale of the princely state of Kashmir by the British East India Company to Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1846. The author discusses the political and economic factors that led to the sale of Kashmir, including the Anglo-Sikh wars and the British desire to secure a buffer zone between India and Russia. Sedgwick also explores the impact of the sale on the people of Kashmir, particularly the Muslim majority who were subjected to the rule of a Hindu Maharaja. The book delves into the social and cultural changes that occurred in Kashmir under the Dogra dynasty, including the imposition of taxes, the suppression of dissent, and the introduction of new laws and customs. India For Sale: Kashmir Sold is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of India and the British Empire. The book provides a unique perspective on the sale of Kashmir and its long-term effects on the region.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.