Robert Lindsay (Sylhet)

For other people named Robert Lindsey (disambiguation), see Robert Lindsay.

Robert Lindsay (1754–1836) was a Scottish colonial official and businessman who served as supervisor of Sylhet from 1778 until 1787, and then as district collector from 1787 until 1790.[1][2]

Biography

According to Assam District Gazetteers, vol. 10, Lindsay was "largely interested in the business, and describes the sources of his wealth in most poetic terms. 'The chunam or lime rock is washed by the rapid stream. A magnificent cataract was seen rolling over the adjoining precipice, the scenery altogether was truly sublime. The mountain was composed of the purest alabaster lime, and appeared in quantity equal to the supply of the whole world'."[1] The book later states, "Mr. Lindsay's business experienced some vicissitudes owing to the violent conduct of the Khasi chiefs, but lime no doubt contributed largely to the fortune that he was able to accumulate in Sylhet.[3]

Lindsay became wealthy due to his success in Bangladesh and, upon return to the United Kingdom, bought a large estate in Scotland. He died in 1836.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Allen, B.C. (1906). Assam district gazetteers, Volume 10. Baptist Mission Press. p. 14.
  2. 1 2 "Lindsay, Robert (Banglapedia, the national encyclopedia of Bangladesh)". Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  3. ↑ Allen, p. 15
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