Historian Callie Wilkinson, an expert on the East India Company's strategies in India, reveals the cunning tactics behind Britain's indirect rule. The discussion explores how the Company employed violence and surveillance to maintain control, often justifying their actions through a distorted sense of humanity. Wilkinson sheds light on the paradox of British perceptions of Indian resistance, the intricate relationships with local powers, and the pervasive climate of fear shaped by mistrust. This deep dive into colonial dynamics uncovers the complex legacies of imperial governance.
