"Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official" by Major-General Sir W. H. Sleeman is a journey through 19th-century India, seen through the eyes of a British official; the book is a mix of Sleeman's personal experiences and detailed looks at Indian culture, religion, and society. It explores subjects like Hindu beliefs and traditions and offers insights into Indian life during British colonial rule. The narrative starts with an invite to journey with Sleeman to the Nerbudda River, depicting an annual Hindu fair, that is a blend of festivity and faith, with crowds seeking purification through bathing and rituals, creating a peaceful environment for families to gather. Also highlighted are the local stories tied to Nerbudda's geography, revealing how mythology and daily life are deeply connected in India.
Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official
By W. H. (William Henry) Sleeman
Experience the vibrant festivals and ancient stories of 19th-century India through the eyes of a British official, where faith and folklore meet colonial rule.
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About the AuthorMajor-general Sir William Henry Sleeman was a British soldier and administrator in British India. He is best known for his work from the 1830s in suppressing the organized criminal gangs known as Thuggee. He also discovered the holotype specimen of the sauropod dinosaur Titanosaurus indicus in Jabalpur in 1828. The first outbreak of lathyrism in India in 1844 was reported by him.
Major-general Sir William Henry Sleeman was a British soldier and administrator in British India. He is best known for his work from the 1830s in suppressing the organized criminal gangs known as Thuggee. He also discovered the holotype specimen of the sauropod dinosaur Titanosaurus indicus in Jabalpur in 1828. The first outbreak of lathyrism in India in 1844 was reported by him.
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