About The Book: This book explores various facets of Indian Muslims, encompassing subjects such as the insurgent camp at our border, enigmatic agreements within our territory, the legal principles of the Uhaunadans, and pivotal decisions. Regrettably, these pages are set against the backdrop of a profound public tragedy. Just days before the initial copies arrived in Calcutta, a Muslim assailant assassinated the Chief Justice of Bengal within the precincts of his own court. The objective of this book is to foster a more measured response to this distressing event and the prior public indifference. It underscores the significance of grasping India's genuine circumstances to steer clear of enduring complacency and abrupt alarm. It's worth noting that while the government afforded me access to its archives due to my long-standing interest in the subject, it refrained from attempting to shape my perspectives or assuming any responsibility for my conclusions. This book's sole mission is to amalgamate previously scattered government records into a dependable historical account. About The Author: Sir William Wilson Hunter KCSI CIE (1840 – 1900) was a distinguished Scottish historian, statistician, compiler, and a member of the Indian Civil Service. His most renowned work is "The Imperial Gazetteer of India," a project he commenced in 1869. This monumental endeavor culminated in a publication of nine volumes in 1881, later expanding to fourteen, and ultimately reaching a twenty-six volume set after his passing. He received his education at the University of Glasgow, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 1860. He furthered his studies in Paris and Bonn, becoming proficient in Sanskrit and earning an LL.D. In 1862, he achieved the highest rank in the final examination for the Indian Civil Service. In 1872, Hunter authored a comprehensive history of Orissa. It is worth noting that the third International Sanitary Conference, held in Constantinople in 1866, identified Hindu a
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