The Expediency Maintained of Continuing the System: By Which the Trade and Government of India are Now Regulated

The Expediency Maintained of Continuing the System… (1813) by Sir Robert Grant is a comprehensive defense of the British East India Company’s administrative and commercial role in India. The work offers a historical overview of the Company from its inception, an analysis of its current political and economic operations, and a systematic rebuttal of criticisms. Grant emphasizes the Company’s ability to govern responsibly, advance trade, and contribute to India’s development. The book includes extensive appendices—featuring troop lists, officers, and trade data—reinforcing his argument that the existing system was both effective and beneficial for Britain and India.