Mountstuart Elphinstone

Mountstuart Elphinstone
Governor of Bombay
In office
1 November 1819 – 1 November 1827
Governors‑GeneralThe Marquess of Hastings
The Earl Amhurst
Preceded bySir Evan Nepean
Succeeded bySir John Malcolm
Personal details
Born6 October 1779
Dumbarton, Dumbartonshire, Scotland
Died20 November 1859(1859-11-20) (aged 80)
Hookwood, Surrey, England
NationalityBritish
Alma materRoyal High School
OccupationStatesman, historian
Signature
Mountstuart Elphinstone's memorial in St Paul's Cathedral

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]

  1. ^ Ahir, Rajiv (2018). A Brief History of Modern India. Spectrum Books (P) Limited. p. 14. ISBN 978-81-7930-688-8.