Spying for the Raj: The Pundits and the Mapping of the Himalaya

by Jules Stewart

In the 1860s, Captain Thomas Montgomerie trained natives to be surveyors, and had them explore the region covertly. These men, known as pundits, were disguised as lamas (holy men). This book talks about these servants of the Raj who managed to map the Himalayas and Tibet, helping the British to consolidate their rule in the Indian sub-continent.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750942002
• ISBN13: 9780750942003
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Sutton
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Spying for the Raj

Another Great Game book,well-written and researched. Good because it gives credit to the Asian agents which perhaps they haven't received before. A good addition to my collection of Central Asian and Great Game literature. Recommended for history fans and also general readers.