Excerpt from British Beginnings in Western India 1579-1657: An Account of the Early Days of the British Factory of Surat My thanks are due to the Superintendent, Archaeological Survey, Western Circle, and to Mr. G. L. Steele, for the photographs of Surat which illustrate this book. The Committee of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Poona, has permitted me to reproduce some of the matter in Chapter III, originally contributed to the Bhandarkar Commemoration Volume(1917). The late Dr. Vincent A. Smith not only read through the manuscript of this essay, but was good enough to revise the proofs, and to make many valuable corrections and suggestions. It was one of the last tasks of his life, and the author wishes to record his gratitude for the infinite pains which Mr. Smith took to help students of Indian history, and the ungrudging manner in which he devoted his time and energies to the service of others. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This fascinating historical account by H. G. Rawlinson offers a detailed exploration of the early days of the British factory of Surat, and sheds light on the complex economic and political relationships between Britain and India during the 16th and 17th centuries. Drawing on original documents and first-hand accounts, Rawlinson paints a vivid picture of the bustling port city of Surat, and provides insight into the many challenges faced by British traders and merchants as they sought to establish a foothold in this dynamic and rapidly-changing region. Featuring engaging prose, meticulous research, and thoughtful analysis, British Beginnings in Western India is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This fascinating historical account by H. G. Rawlinson offers a detailed exploration of the early days of the British factory of Surat, and sheds light on the complex economic and political relationships between Britain and India during the 16th and 17th centuries. Drawing on original documents and first-hand accounts, Rawlinson paints a vivid picture of the bustling port city of Surat, and provides insight into the many challenges faced by British traders and merchants as they sought to establish a foothold in this dynamic and rapidly-changing region. Featuring engaging prose, meticulous research, and thoughtful analysis, British Beginnings in Western India is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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