Recollections of an Indian Official 1928-1949 - Roger Bell

From 1928 to 1949, Roger Bell served in the Indian Civil Service (ICS) under the Government of Madras, offering a glimpse into the world of British colonial administration1. His story reveals the inner workings of the ICS1, the social lives of British officials in India2, and the political changes that shaped the subcontinent3. From his recruitment out of Oxford4 to his role in managing districts5, to his encounters with Gandhi's independence movement6, Bell's journey encapsulates a pivotal era in Indian history