
4. Between Two Massacres: 1857-1919
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Ethnic Hierarchies and Colonial Manipulation in Punjab
This chapter examines the British colonial practice of classifying 'martial races' in Punjab, favoring certain ethnic groups for military enlistment. It sheds light on the resulting manipulation by local leaders and the entrenched racial hierarchies that influenced community dynamics and perceptions during that era.
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