History of the Armenians in India

The only history of its kind ever written, this book narrates the advent of the Armenian colony in India and its contribution to the East India Company. Seth describes in detail the Armenians' commerce and power, as well as their literary and social activities.

Contenu

• Preface
• Historical Sketch of the Armenian Nation
• Advent of the Armenians into India
• Landmarks of Armenians in Behar and Bengal
• Armenians and the East India Company
• Armenians as Political Stepping Stones
• British Supremacy in the Ascendant
• Bolts Denounces the Company's Policy
• Monopoly of Salt, Betel-Nut, and Tobacco
• Two Armenians of Wealth and Honour
• How Armenian Loyalty was Rewarded in Prosperity and Adversity
• Armenian Literary Institutes, etc.
• The Armenian Settlement in Southern India
• An Olla Podrida of Interesting Events
• Promulgation of Armenian Literature in India
• Conclusion