James Tod brought order to Udaipur after years of turmoil, but not everyone appreciated him.
James Tod (1782-1835) was appointed Political Agent in the western Rajput states in 1818, but retired in 1822 on health grounds, after falling out with his superiors. Over in Calcutta, Bishop Heber had heard rumours, but a visit to Udaipur in 1825 cleared it all up.