
Lawrence was an employee of East India Company.
Brief History of East India Company
The White Sahibs In India by Reginald Reynolds
Here is a photo of one page from the book which I have taken as mention is made of John Sullivan, founder of Ooty who clearly implies that Indians were better off before the British took over!

British Empire in Colour
The British Empire in Colour is a three part series that examines the History and Experience of the British Empire, from the perspectives of the rulers and the ruled. Sadly some of the videos may be blocked in certain countries by the producers for copyright reasons.