Arthur Meek was an officer of the Indian political service. He is recorded in reference databases as an Indian political service officer, a category that historically described members of a specialised cadre administering British India's relations with princely states and certain frontier and external agencies.
| Name | Arthur Meek |
|---|---|
| Known for | Service in the Indian political service |
| Profession | Political service officer |
The Indian Political Service was a cadre of officers, drawn from the Indian Civil Service and the Indian Army, that handled political and diplomatic functions on behalf of the Government of India. Officers of the service typically served as residents, political agents, and assistants in the princely states of British India and along the frontiers, as well as in postings in the Persian Gulf, Aden, and other adjacent territories.
Officers in this cadre were responsible for maintaining the relationship between the paramount power and the rulers of the Indian princely states, advising on succession, treaties, internal administration, and external affairs within their jurisdictions. Membership of the service indicates participation in the administrative apparatus of British India before 1947.