Who owns victory? How a century-old battle in Haifa exposed the afterlife of colonial erasure

Haifa's school curriculum now acknowledges Indian cavalry units' pivotal role in liberating the city during WWI, correcting a ...
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The Value of a Colonial Subject's Life in British India

Indian visitors in Amritsar in 2011 look at a painting depicting the Jallianwala Bagh massacre Credit - Narinder Nanu—AFP via Getty Images One hundred and five years ago, in April 1919, Mani Ram, a ...
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What Was Revealed When British Officials Calculated How Much a Colonial Subject’s Life Was Worth

One hundred and five years ago, in April 1919, Mani Ram, a middle-aged dental surgeon, frantically ran to one of his son's favorite play areas. His son, Madan Mohan, enjoyed playing at Jallianwalla ...
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Wars in Indian History That Changed Everything — But Are Never Taught

The Battle of Talikota, fought on January 26, 1565, was a catastrophic defeat for the Vijayanagara Empire, one of South India’s greatest Hindu kingdoms. Centered in modern-day Karnataka, Vijayanagara ...