The Scottish Rajput: the Military and Cultural Impact of Colonel James Skinner on late 18th and early 19th-century India

The story of the British in India is a complex one and further nuances are provided by the existence of several ‘Eurasians’ who had both British and Indian heritage. Here Arunansh Goswami reflects on the life and achievements of one of these, James Skinner, who had a Scottish father and an Indian mother. As well as being an accomplished soldier, Skinner had several significant and lasting achievements in the areas of culture and religion.