By March 1947, when Mountbatten arrived, India was on the tipping point of civil war.
Alex von Tunzelmann reviewed newspapers from that time and found reports of violence and casualties all over India, even just in a single week.
Many incidents likely went unreported, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
The country was in a dire state, with widespread unrest and conflict.
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In this episode, Anita and William are joined by Alex von Tunzelmann to discuss Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India. Listen in to hear all about his superstar marriage to Edwina Ashley, his relationships with key figures such as Nehru and Jinnah, and the role he played in the partition of India.
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