The ΰ¨Έΰ©ΰ¨ (SΕch) Podcast Untold Origins of The British Empire π¬π§ | Nandini Das
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00:00 - A Glimpse of the Conversation 01:57 - 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 Professor 05:30 - From Travel Writing Enthusiast to "Courting India" Author 07:52 - 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 Century 15:56 - Tracing the Impact of Cultural Exchange Over Time 18:15 - Mughal Decline: A Doorway for British Influence? 21:14 - A Glimpse into Cultural Practices Shared between England and Mughal India 25:24 - Religion's Role in Shaping England-Mughal India Relations and the British Empire 29:45 - Through the Eyes of Ordinary Brits: Perceptions of Indians 34:18 - 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 Relations 44:53 - Overcoming Research Challenges for "Courting India" 47:20 - Uncovering the Role of Sikhs in the Source Material 49:37 - Final Thoughts and Insights 50:20 - Wrapping Up the Discussion