Harold Arthur Deane facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Harold Arthur Deane
Born	1854
Died	1908

Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Harold Arthur Deane (1854-1908) was an important leader in British India. The British Raj was when Britain ruled parts of India. Sir Harold Deane helped manage these areas.

Who Was Sir Harold Deane?

Sir Harold Arthur Deane was a British officer and administrator. He played a big role in setting up new ways of governing in British India. He was known for his work in the Malakand region and the area that became the North-West Frontier Province.

His Important Roles

Sir Harold Deane held two very important jobs during his time in India:

• Political Agent of Malakand: In 1895, he became the first Political Agent of the Malakand. A Political Agent was like a special representative for the British government in a specific area. Their job was to manage relationships with local leaders and keep things running smoothly.
• Chief Commissioner of the North-West Frontier Province: On November 9, 1901, a new area called the North-West Frontier Province was created. Sir Harold Deane was chosen to be its very first Chief Commissioner. This meant he was the main leader and manager of this new province. He held this position until 1908.

What Did These Jobs Mean?

As an administrator, Sir Harold Deane helped organize and run the government in these regions. He worked to establish rules, manage resources, and keep peace. His work helped shape how these areas were governed during the British Raj.

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