Robert Lindsay (colonial official)
Robert Lindsay | |
|---|---|
| Supervisor/Superintendent of Sylhet | |
| In office 1778–1787 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Governor | Warren Hastings, John Macpherson |
| Preceded by | Holland |
| Succeeded by | position abolished |
| District Collector of Sylhet | |
| In office 1787–1790 | |
| Governor | Charles Cornwallis |
| Preceded by | Supervisor of Sylhet |
| Succeeded by | Hyndman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Lindsay 25 January 1754 |
| Died | 1836 (aged 81–82) Scotland |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Dick |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Alexander and Charles (brothers), Elizabeth Yorke (sister) |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | Muharram Rebellion, Revolt of Radharam, Khasi insurgency |
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Robert Lindsay (1754–1836) was a Scottish colonial official and businessman who served as supervisor of Sylhet in British India from 1778 until 1787, and then as district collector from 1787 until 1790. He is known to have taken part in the Muharram Rebellion.