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.
After the Treaty of Srirangapattinam, which concluded the Mysore War II, the entire Salem and Barah Mahal region was handed over to British rule.  In 1792 AD, Captain Alexander Reed assumed the position of the first District Collector for this area.