k 397
1803. Assaye and Argaum 399
1805. Resignation of Lord Wellesley 399
10 July, 1806. Mutiny at Vellore 400
Lord Minto's pacific policy 401
1801-10. Treaties with Persia 402
Elphinstone in Afghanistan 403
1813. Lord Moira appointed governor-general 404
The Pindari war 405
1818. Subjugation of the Pindaris 407
First Burmese war 408
Abolition of sati 410
Extirpation of thagi 411
Defence of Herat 412
Communication with India 413
Burnes's mission to Kabul 413

CHAPTER XX.

LITERATURE AND SOCIAL PROGRESS.

The "Lake school" 416
Scott's novels 418
Minor poets: philosophical works 420
Newspapers and reviews 422
Essayists and historians 425
The arts: painting, sculpture 427
Scientific discoveries 428
University reform 429
Formation of London University 431
Improvements in agriculture 433
Steam navigation 434
The first railways 435
Geographical discovery 436
Philanthropy 436
Canada 437
South Africa