List of British residents or political agents in Delhi, 1803–57 facts for kids
This article lists the British officials known as "Residents" or "political agents" who worked for the East India Company in Delhi. They were based at the court of the Mughal emperor between 1803 and 1857. A Resident was like a special representative from the British. Their job was to act as a diplomat, advise the local ruler, and keep an eye on what was happening in the princely state (a state ruled by a local prince). They helped the British indirectly control parts of India.
British Officials in Delhi
These officials were important links between the British and the Mughal emperor. They played a key role in the political life of Delhi during this time. Here is a list of the Residents and political agents who served in Delhi:
| 1803 – 25 Jun 1806 | David Ochterlony (1st time) | (1758–1825) |
| 25 Jun 1806 – 1811 | Archibald Seton | (1758–1818) |
| 25 Feb 1811 – 1818 | Charles Theophilus Metcalfe (1st time) | (1785–1846) |
| 1818–1820 | Sir David Ochterlony (2nd time) | |
| 1820–1823 | Alexander Ross | (1777–18) |
| 1823 | William Fraser (1st time) (acting) | (1784–1835) |
| 1823 – Oct 1825 | Sir Charles Elliott | (1776–1856) |
| 26 Aug 1825 – 31 Jul 1827 | Sir Charles Theophilus Metcalfe (2nd time) | |
| 31 Jul 1827 – 1828 | Sir Edward Colebrooke | |
| 1828 – 1829 | William Fraser (2nd time) (acting) | |
| 18 Sep 1829 – Nov 1830 | Francis James Hawkins | (1806–1860) |
| 25 Nov 1830 – 1832 | W. B. Martin | |
| 1832 – 22 Mar 1835 | William Fraser (3rd time) | |
| 1835–1853 | Sir Thomas Theophilus Metcalfe | (1795–1853) |
| Nov 1853 – 11 May 1857 | Simon Fraser | (died 1857) |
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