15. The Last Viceroy of India
Empire
The Acceleration of Power Transfer and Its Consequences
This chapter examines Mountbatten's decision to accelerate India's transfer of power to August 15, 1947, in the face of escalating tensions. It evaluates the implications of his choice and the broader context of British colonial policies, questioning the narrative of blame surrounding the resulting violence.
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