02514cam a22003253u 4500 49177 UtSlPG 20260610134130.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Blunt, Wilfrid Scawen, 1840-1922 India under Ripon: A Private Diary Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-06-09 Produced by Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "India under Ripon: A Private Diary" by Wilfrid Scawen Blunt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides insights into the socio-political climate of India during Lord Ripon's tenure as Viceroy in the late 19th century, exploring themes of governance, reform, and the burgeoning movement towards Indian self-assertion. Blunt's personal observations serve to illuminate a critical period in Indian history, marked by unrest and the quest for rights and equality among native populations. At the start of the diary, Blunt sets the stage for his journey through India, outlining his intentions to engage directly with the people and understand their perspectives on British rule. He reflects on the significant political changes occurring during Lord Ripon's administration, noting the tensions stemming from the oppressive policies of previous administrations and the hardship faced by the Indian populace, especially during famines. The narrative introduces the reader to the intricacies of Indian society, including the divisions between various communities and the impact of British rule on local governance and economic conditions, all of which are pivotal to understanding the historical dynamics of resistance and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified India -- Description and travel India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 Ripon, George Frederick Samuel Robinson, Marquess of, 1827-1909 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49177 90015 90015