did he write any books?
Yes, he published a number of academic works about Indian history and geography, most notably "Annals and Antiquities of Rajast'han"
James Tod
Back home in England, Tod published a number of academic works about Indian history and geography, most notably "Annals and Antiquities of Rajast'han", based on materials collected during his travels. He retired from the military in 1826, and married Julia Clutterbuck that same year. He died in 1835, aged 53.
who is james tod? An officer of the British East India Company and an Oriental scholar.
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James Tod [SEP] Introduction
In 1823, owing to declining health and reputation, Tod resigned his post as Political Agent and returned to England. Back home in England, Tod published a number of academic works about Indian history and geography, most notably "Annals and Antiquities of Rajast'han", based on materials collected during his travels. He retired from the military in 1826, and married Julia Clutterbuck that same year. He died in 1835, aged 53.