Tharoor, Shashi
An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India
- ISBN 13:
- 9789383064656
- author:
- Tharoor, Shashi
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- Rupa Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 21.59 x 14 x 2.39 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The British Empire in India was marked by a period of unprecedented exploitation and violence. At its peak, the empire's control over India had a devastating impact on the country's economy and population. In the 17th century, the East India Company, backed by the British government, began to expand its influence in India. By the mid-18th century, the company had established itself as a dominant force in the region, using a combination of coercion, corruption, and superior military power to assert its control. The consequences of this period were catastrophic: widespread famine, epidemic, communal violence, and mass killings. The legacy of British rule in India is one of profound economic and social damage, with the country's share of global GDP shrinking from 23% to just above 3% during the empire's reign.
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