Selections From The State Papers: Of The Governors-General Of India

Selections from the State Papers of the Governors-General of India by G.W. Forrest (focused on Warren Hastings) is a two-volume documentary collection offering valuable insight into early British rule in India. These volumes compile official correspondence, reports, and administrative records that reflect Hastings’ governance, policies, military strategies, and reforms. The work reveals his role in consolidating British power, dealing with native states, and managing Company affairs. It remains a key historical resource for understanding the foundations of colonial administration in India.