Canberra, 11 April 2024 The trial and execution of Raja Nand Kumar turned Hastings’ official fortunes. Although the Council continued to oppose and criticise his actions, their obstructiveness was ineffective. They had lost their ability to control or even repudiate the GG’s actions. Francis tried to re-introduce Clive’s dual-government system, purely because Hastings had abolished […]
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Company Bahadur Part 6 Warren Hastings Section II: A Power struggle and An Execution
April 1, 2024 
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Manly, NSW, 2095, 1 April 2024 The administrative changes that were envisaged in the Regulating Act of 1773 were well-intentioned and a genuine attempt to establish mechanisms for fair governance in British controlled territories in India. However, the Act suffered from being worded vaguely, with the script lacking clear and precise definitions and directions, leading […]
Continue readingCompany Bahadur Part 6 Warren Hastings Section I: The Beginning of a Career
March 15, 2024 0 Comments
Canberra, 15th March 2024 There is no doubt that an understanding of the past can be a catalyst for a greater understanding of the present and at times even provide a pointer to the future. History, in its broadest sweep goes beyond the actions of individuals. However, a view through the prism of human activities […]
Continue readingCompany Bahadur Part 4 Early Company Leadership Section II: … And Some of the Good Ones
March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Canberra, 04 March 2024 As the Company evolved as a territorial ruling entity, several young Englishmen were either sent by their parents or guardians or volunteered and were selected through the application of influence to become ‘officials’ of the Company in India. Most were from the upper middle-class strata of English society, which subsequently went […]
Continue readingWhispering Thoughts No 34 UN Security Council – A Time to Reform
January 10, 2024 1 Comment
Bengaluru, 10 January 2024 The failure of the United Nation Security Council (UNSC) to act on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reignited a long-smouldering demand to reorganise the highest world body dealing with international peace and security. Its inability to play a meaningful role in the on-going Israel-Hamas conflict reemphasised the urgent need for reform. […]
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