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10. Killing for the Koh-i-Noor

Empire

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The Power Plays of the East India Company

This chapter examines the strategic operations of the British East India Company amidst geopolitical tensions, focusing on their espionage networks and manipulation of local rulers in India. It details the conflicts within the Maratha and Sikh factions, the assassination within the Lahore court, and the rise of a new British leader's ambitions. The narrative encapsulates the personal struggles of Rani Jindal as she grapples with her exile while British machinations escalate toward domination.

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