William Sleeman

William Sleeman
William Sleeman was a British colonial officer and writer best known for his efforts to suppress the Thuggee cult in India during the 19th century. His most famous work, "Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official," offers insights into his observations of Indian society, culture, and the Thuggee criminal networks. Sleeman also wrote "Report on the Depredations Committed by the Thug Gangs of India," which documented his campaigns against the Thugs. His writings provide a vivid account of British colonial administration and its interaction with indigenous practices.

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CHAPTER I. Departure from Lucknow—Gholam Hazrut—Attack on the late Prime Minister, Ameen-od-Dowla—A similar attack on the sons of a former Prime Minister, Agar Meer—Gunga Sing and Kulunder Buksh—Gorbuksh Sing, of Bhitolee—Gonda Bahraetch district—Rughbur Sing—Prethee Put, of Paska—King of Oude and King of the Fairies—Surafraz mahal. December 1, 1849.—I left Lucknow to proceed on a... more...

EDITOR'S PREFACE (1893) The Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official, always a costly book, has been scarce and difficult to procure for many years past. Among the crowd of books descriptive of Indian scenery, manners, and customs, the sterling merits of Sir William Sleeman's work have secured it pre-eminence, and kept it in constant demand, notwithstanding the lapse of nearly fifty... more...