Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: The awakening of Indian opposition

The video discusses the early organized Indian opposition to British rule, focusing on the formation of the Indian National Congress in the 1880s. It highlights the economic decline in India during the late 19th century, driven by changes in agriculture and international trade. The British response to famines and the unintended consequences of the empire are examined. Dadabhai Naoroji's critique of British rule and his call for equal rights for Indians educated in British institutions are also explored.

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