India For Sale: Kashmir Sold (1886)

India For Sale: Kashmir Sold is a book written by William Sedgwick in 1886. The book is a historical account of the sale of the Indian region of Kashmir to the British Empire by the ruling Maharaja, Gulab Singh, in 1846. The book explores the political and economic factors that led to the sale, as well as the impact it had on the people of Kashmir.Sedgwick provides an in-depth analysis of the events leading up to the sale, including the political tensions between the Sikh Empire and the British, as well as the role of Gulab Singh in the negotiations. The book also examines the aftermath of the sale, including the impact on the local economy and the social and political changes that took place in Kashmir.India For Sale: Kashmir Sold provides a unique perspective on the history of India and the British Empire, shedding light on the complex relationships between colonial powers and the regions they sought to control. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of India and South Asia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.