In Mysore war II after the "Treaty of Srirangapattinam" entire region of Salem and Barah Mahal were surrendered to the British. In 1792 AD, Captain Alexander Reed became the first District Collector of this region.
Following the Treaty of Srirangapattinam, in the aftermath of Mysore War II, the entire Salem and Barah Mahal region was ceded to British control. In 1792 AD, Captain Alexander Reed became the first District Collector of this area.