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Arghya Bose

For those delegitimising Tippoo Saëb, an important lesson from his emissaries’ trip to 1788 France

Tipu was once seen as one of the few Indian statesmen who could potentially restore a healthy balance of power in Indian and European politics.

Arghya Bose
· Aug 31, 2020 · 03:30 pm
How an Indian man taken to Europe as a slave played a role in the French Revolution

Louis-Benoit Zamor’s journey embodies the spirit of liberty and equality, the founding ideals of the revolution.

Arghya Bose
· Jul 14, 2020 · 07:30 am
How French philosopher Voltaire lost 90% of his investment in the ‘grand, ruinous trade with India’

But before that, between 1749 and 1754, he earned 52,532 livres from French East Indian commerce.

Arghya Bose
· Jun 27, 2020 · 11:30 am