Rulers of India Mountstuart Elphinstone: and the making of South-Western India

Rulers of India Mountstuart Elphinstone and the Making of South-Western India by J. S. Cotton explores the life and contributions of Mountstuart Elphinstone, a British administrator and scholar. It highlights his role in shaping the administration and policies in British India, particularly in the regions of Maharashtra and surrounding areas. Elphinstone's influence on the consolidation of British rule, his interactions with local rulers, and his deep engagement with Indian culture and history are key themes in the book.