78. The Battle of the Spies
Empire
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Mapping Alliances: Burns and Ranjit Singh
This chapter recounts the story of Alexander Burns, a gifted Scot who expertly maps rivers while navigating the complexities of diplomacy between the British and Ranjit Singh in Punjab. It also explores the cultural significance of Kashmir shawls and the strategic use of gifts like Suffolk dray horses to foster British imperial interests.
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