
#AskAbhijit 282: American Revolution, Sharada Peeth, Ten Kings, Greek "Democracy", Cleopatra, Caesar
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Exploitation and Ambition: India under British Rule
This chapter examines the systematic exploitation of India during British colonial rule, particularly focusing on how famines were engineered through unfavorable agricultural policies. It also discusses the cultural and historical connections between ancient Indian clans and Greeks, alongside the ambitious proposal of Atlantropa, a plan to drain the Mediterranean Sea. The narrative weaves together themes of oppression, identity, and the feasibility of monumental engineering projects in contemporary times.
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