This book is a comprehensive account of the history of Bengal during the period of British rule. It describes the main events, policies, and public measures implemented by the lieutenant-governors who governed the province during the second half of the 19th century. The book provides valuable insights into the political, social, and economic developments of Bengal during this critical period. 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.