This comprehensive history of the Royal Indian Engineering College traces the school's origins in the mid-19th century through its evolution into the present-day University of Roorkee. The college was a training ground for India's civil engineers, and its graduates played a critical role in the development of the country's infrastructure. Filled with fascinating stories and historical details, The Royal Indian Engineering College is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism in India. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.