Synopsis The book on the mutiny and its impact, covering the period from 1857 to 1884, has deep bearing on the political and constitutional developments in the annals of Indian sub-continent. The causes of the mutiny depict the sense of frustration and anger against the functioning of the East India Company. Its administrative end became a glaring phenomenon in 1857 and its functions were transferred to the British Government which remained in power for nine decades--indeed a crucial period in our history. The Viceroy became the overall Incharge of the administrative machinery of the new set up. The theme has been divided into twenty-five chapters with a comprehensive detail. This indeed gives a vivid picture of historic personalities and significant events attached to their long-drawn socio-economic and political career.