1.2 Lowndes (Civil Service)
*Not explicitly mentioned, however, London was the largest city in the world, and they likely came from this hub of economic prowess*
Between 1885–1900, a Civil Service job in British India meant serving in the Indian Civil Service (ICS), the elite administrative arm of the Raj. Officers were few in number and tasked with governing vast districts. Indian subordinates and clerks supported ICS officers, but their voices were marginalized. The prestige and narrative focus remained on the British officer. Recruitment: Entry was through a highly competitive exam, initially held only in London, later also in Allahabad. The service was deliberately kept small, never more than about 1,200 officers.