Company Bahadur Part 6 Warren Hastings Section III: A Star Ascendent

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

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 […]

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Company Bahadur Part 6 Warren Hastings Section I: The Beginning of a Career

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 […]

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