John Adye was a British general who served in India during the mid-19th century. In this volume, he offers a detailed and insightful account of the history of British policy towards the Indian frontier, from the early days of the East India Company to the present day. Drawing on his own experiences and extensive research, Adye provides a fascinating glimpse into an important chapter in the history of British imperial rule.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.