Mountstuart Elphinstone | |
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| Governor of Bombay | |
| In office 1 November 1819 – 1 November 1827 | |
| Governors‑General | The Marquess of Hastings The Earl Amhurst |
| Preceded by | Sir Evan Nepean |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Malcolm |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 October 1779 Dumbarton, Dumbartonshire, Scotland |
| Died | 20 November 1859 (aged 80) Hookwood, Surrey, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Royal High School |
| Occupation | Statesman, historian |
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Mountstuart Elphinstone FRSE (6 October 1779 – 20 November 1859) was a Scottish statesman and historian, associated with the government of British India. He later became the Governor of Bombay (now Mumbai) where he is credited with the opening of several educational institutions accessible to the Indian population. Besides being a noted administrator, he wrote books on India and Afghanistan. His works are pertinent examples of the colonial historiographical trend.[1]
- ^ Ahir, Rajiv (2018). A Brief History of Modern India. Spectrum Books (P) Limited. p. 14. ISBN 978-81-7930-688-8.