A New Republic A New Republic - Episode 14: An Imperial Masterpiece
Apr 15, 2015
This podcast explores the significance of the Government of India Act of 1935 and its lasting impact on India. It discusses the context, British goals, and the state of the Indian freedom movement. It also explores Gandhi's political exile and the dire situation of Indians. Lastly, it examines the retention and influence of the act after Indian independence.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Context: British Goals and Indian Freedom Movement
02:36 • 3min
The Complexities of the Indian Question for the British in the 1930s
05:51 • 2min
The Indians' Dire Situation and Gandhi's Political Exile
08:11 • 1min
Retaining the Government of India Act of 1935
09:26 • 9min