John Briggs (1785-1875) was an Indian officer and administrator. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Papers of John Briggs relating to India, including papers relating to Brigg's residency at Satara, 1826-7; copies of papers relating to the sequestration of Mysore, 1831-2; a draft translation, published as History of the rise of the Mahomedan power in India (4 vols., London, 1829); a collection of Hindu legends; and an album of drawings.

The papers were given to the Library in 1955.

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M. Clapinson and T.D. Rogers, Summary Catalogue of Post-Medieval Western Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library Oxford. Acquisitions 1916-1975. (Oxford, 1991), vol. I, nos. 39966-74.

See also Draft of John Briggs's translation of the History of the rise of the Mahomedan power in India.

Legends, Hindu

Briggs | John | 1785-1875 | General and Indian Administrator

Great Britain | Colonies | India | 19th century

Mysore (India : State)

Satara (India : District)