In this classic work, Robert Orme provides a detailed account of the military history of British India from its earliest days to the mid-18th century. Drawing upon a wide range of primary sources, this book offers valuable insights into the strategies and tactics employed by British and Indian forces alike, as well as the political and social context in which these conflicts took place. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of India and the British Empire. 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.