At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta War

At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War by G. A. Henty is an adventurous historical novel set during the early 19th-century conflict between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire in India. The story follows a young British officer who faces the brutal realities of war, political intrigue, and cultural clashes while fighting to expand British control. Henty vividly portrays the challenges of battle, loyalty, and honor amid the chaos of the Mahratta War. The novel highlights courage, military strategy, and the complexities of British imperial expansion in India.