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The Benefits of British Rule (1871) by Dadabhai Naoroji
Feb 25 2009, 1:34 AM EST
Dadabhai Naoroji writes on the benefits and detriments of British rule on India. He says that the British rule has "morally been a great blessing" (220). The British are not oppressing the people and are giving equal opportunity to both genders when it comes to education. Hindu widows are allowed to remarry, charitable aid will be given in time of famine, abolition of infanticide and the destruction of pests to the Indian society is part of the glorious work of the British (219). Politically there will be freedom of speech and press, security of life and property, and freedom from oppression. Naoroji is praising the work that the British is doing to improve India. He says that the "genius and spirit of the British people is fair play and justice," meaning that the British are not selfishly trying to take control of India for their own benefit and exploitation of India, but rather that of helping out a neighbor in need (220).
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1. RE: The Benefits of British Rule (1871) by Dadabhai Naoroji
Apr 5 2009, 7:35 AM EDT
what you say if anyone ask to discuss the detriments and benefits of British rule in India
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