Narrative of the transactions in Bengal

Narrative of the Transactions in Bengal, Vol. 1 by Henry Vansittart is a firsthand account detailing political, military, and administrative events in Bengal during his tenure as Governor (1759–1764). The volume explores the complexities of British relations with Indian rulers, internal conflicts within the East India Company, and the consolidation of British power following the Battle of Plassey. Vansittart provides critical insight into colonial governance, diplomacy, and early imperial strategies during a formative period in British-Indian history.