N. J. B. Talbot

N. J. B. Talbot was a British civil servant and historian renowned for his expertise in South Asian history, particularly India's colonial period. He played a key role in British administrative and archaeological work and authored influential books analyzing British India's governance and societal changes. His scholarship combined rigorous research with a nuanced understanding of historical contexts. Today, his work is valued for offering insights into colonial policies and their impacts, contributing significantly to the study of British imperial history in South Asia.