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The First Opium War
In 1840, the British Government declared war on the Chinese Empire over their harsh treatment of drug smugglers from Bengal.
by Jawaharlal Nehru 1889-1964
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The Hornets’ Nest
Britain’s fear of Russia led her to attempt regime change in Afghanistan, but it cost many lives and damaged the army’s reputation.
Indian History
The Indian Mutiny
The Indian Mutiny began with a revolt among disgruntled soldiers, and ended with the making of the British Raj.
The Causes of the Indian Mutiny
Incompetence, arrogance and some mischievous propaganda all conspired to throw India into chaos.
by Pt. Vishwanath and L. Jagannath
Seeds of Empire
The British Empire may be said to have started when Elizabethan importers got into a fight with the Dutch over the price of pepper.
by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall 1867-1941
Sing Us a Song of Zion
The Sultan of Aceh in northern Sumatra welcomed his guests from Christian England with an unexpected gesture of friendship.
Diamond Pitt
Thomas Pitt’s tenure as Governor of Madras was regarded as a golden age, but what he is remembered for is his diamond.
by An Indian Mahomedan 1926