Investigates the destruction of traditional Indian handicrafts and the commercialization of agriculture.
Highlights localized resistance prior to 1857, including the Santhal and Indigo rebellions.
Many students look for digital editions, such as PDFs or e-books, for academic study. For Civil Services aspirants in India, particularly those
For Civil Services aspirants in India, particularly those taking the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the UPSC, this book is highly recommended for the Modern History section of General Studies Paper I and the History Optional paper. Benefits for Aspirants:
| Format | Publisher | Year | ISBN | |--------|-----------|------|------| | Paperback | Orient BlackSwan | 2015 | 9788125057239 | | eBook | Orient BlackSwan | 2020 | 9789352875641 | The title itself maps the book’s central journey:
From Plassey to Partition and After is not just another textbook. It’s a sophisticated yet accessible guide that charts India’s journey from the 18th century to its present-day challenges. The title itself maps the book’s central journey: starting with the , which effectively marked the beginning of British political dominion over India, and moving through the traumatic Partition of 1947 and its aftermath.
Colonialism, Nationalism, Partition, Postcolonial Politics and the apparatus of colonial rule
As he opened the book, the sterile air of the library seemed to vanish, replaced by the humid, salt-tinged breeze of 1757 Bengal.
Throughout the book, Bandyopadhyay engages with several key themes and arguments. Some of the most significant include:
This chapter offers a comprehensive analysis of the colonial state’s structure and ideology. It examines how Parliament oversaw the empire, the various land revenue systems (Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari), and the apparatus of colonial rule, including the civil service, the army, and the judiciary. The economic impact of empire—deindustrialization, drain of wealth, commercialization of agriculture—is carefully detailed.
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