This work on the variegated and multimorphous history of Haryana covers the modern period, from 1803 when the British occupied this region to 1966 when it became a full-fledged state. It is by and large painful story. For about 143 years the British exploited the region to the hilt to satisfy their colonial greed and imperial designs. They maltreated the people and did everything possible to break their spirit and down their morale.