This comprehensive biography of Charles Metcalfe, a prominent British civil servant and colonial administrator, offers a fascinating look at the political and social history of India during the first half of the 19th century. Based on extensive archival research, including private letters and journals, this work presents a vivid portrait of a complex figure whose legacy continues to resonate in India today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.