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Downstream: India Was the Epicentre of the Ancient World w/ William Dalrymple

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British Identity and Colonial Reflections

This chapter delves into the intricate layers of British identity shaped by colonialism in India. It explores the East India Company's dominance through local collaboration, contrasting financial practices of British and Indian rulers, and highlights the ironic relationship between exploitation and fiscal responsibility.

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