The Invasion of Nepal: John Company at War
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Author Description
Provides A History Of The Early Nineteenth-century Conflict Between Nepalese Hillmen Or Gurkhas And The Expanding English East India Company. Pemble Details The Origins Of The War, The Consequences Of Strategic Errors, And The Enduring Impact Of The Final Victory. --from Publisher Description. The Gurkhas -- The Quarrel With The British -- The Matter Of Himalayan Trade -- The Bengal Army -- Preparing For War -- Fiasco In Garhwal -- Stagnation In Sirmur -- The Collapse Of The Eastern Offensives -- The Triumph Of Ochterlony -- The Conquest Of Kumaun -- Interlude -- The Final Campaign. Bibliography: P. [369]-378.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the geopolitical and military factors that precipitated the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-1816 between the East India Company and the Gurkha Kingdom. John Pemble utilizes archival records and military correspondence to analyze the strategic miscalculations of the British command and the resilience of the Nepalese forces. The text argues that the conflict was a pivotal moment in the consolidation of British power in the Himalayas, fundamentally altering the regional balance of authority.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of the diplomatic friction regarding Himalayan trade routes.
- Examination of the structural limitations and tactical failures of the Bengal Army.
- Comparative study of the Eastern and Western theater campaigns.
- Assessment of the long-term political consequences of the Treaty of Sugauli.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Historians recognize this text as a comprehensive account of the Anglo-Nepalese conflict, particularly for its focus on the logistical challenges faced by the East India Company. Scholars often cite the book for its balanced treatment of both British administrative errors and the military prowess of the Gurkha soldiers.
Page Count:
402
Publication Date:
1971-01-01
Publisher:
Clarendon
ISBN-10:
0198215495
ISBN-13:
9780198215493
History
Nepal
Military History
Colonial History
Asia
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