1

The Hornets’ Nest

By Jawaharlal Nehru

Britain’s fear of Russia led her to attempt regime change in Afghanistan, but it cost many lives and damaged the army’s reputation.

2

The Indian Mutiny

By Jawaharlal Nehru

The Indian Mutiny began with a revolt among disgruntled soldiers, and ended with the making of the British Raj.

3

The Causes of the Indian Mutiny

By Pt. Vishwanath And L. Jagannath

Incompetence, arrogance and some mischievous propaganda all conspired to throw India into chaos.

4

Seeds of Empire

By Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

The British Empire may be said to have started when Elizabethan importers got into a fight with the Dutch over the price of pepper.

5

Sing Us a Song of Zion

By Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

The Sultan of Aceh in northern Sumatra welcomed his guests from Christian England with an unexpected gesture of friendship.

6

Diamond Pitt

By An Indian Mahomedan

Thomas Pitt’s tenure as Governor of Madras was regarded as a golden age, but what he is remembered for is his diamond.