Aftermath of the 1857 Uprising: A Shift in Colonial Dynamics

This chapter explores the impact of the 1857 uprising in India, detailing the transition from East India Company rule to direct British governance. It highlights the resulting cultural and military shifts, as well as the growing tensions and disillusionment among Indians leading up to 1919. Through the lives of key figures like Ghalib and Sir Michael O'Dwyer, it illustrates the complex interactions between British authority and Indian identity during this transformative period.