This historical account describes the rise and fall of the Rohilla Afghans, a Pashtun tribe that established a short-lived state in northern India in the 18th century. The book provides a detailed analysis of the social and political conditions in India during that period, and sheds light on the complex relationship between the British and various Indian factions. It is a must-read for historians and anyone interested in the history of India and the British Empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.