Untold Origins of The British Empire 🇬🇧 | Nandini Das

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00:00 - A Glimpse of the Conversation01:57 - Let's Dive In!02:49 - Meet Nandini Das: Who Is She?03:32 - Nandini's Path to Becoming an Early Modern English Literature & Culture Professor05:30 - From Travel Writing Enthusiast to "Courting India" Author07:52 - What Makes "Courting India" Stand Out Among Other Books on 17th Century England-India Relations?11:31 - Setting the Scene: India and England in the 17th Century15:56 - Tracing the Impact of Cultural Exchange Over Time18:15 - Mughal Decline: A Doorway for British Influence?21:14 - A Glimpse into Cultural Practices Shared between England and Mughal India25:24 - Religion's Role in Shaping England-Mughal India Relations and the British Empire29:45 - Through the Eyes of Ordinary Brits: Perceptions of Indians34:18 - India as an Unknown Entity: Was It Just British Propaganda?38:10 - Cultural Exchange: A Mutual Benefit or A One-Sided Affair?42:26 - Key Figures and Events That Shaped England-Mughal India Relations44:53 - Overcoming Research Challenges for "Courting India"47:20 - Uncovering the Role of Sikhs in the Source Material49:37 - Final Thoughts and Insights50:20 - Wrapping Up the Discussion