Colonial History

Delhi Durbars, ‘Kaiser-e-Hind’: How the British appropriated Mughal symbols to cement their rule

As India became a British colony after the uprising of 1857 was quashed, the colonial government worked on multiple levels to shape perception of their rule.

Rana Safvi
· Oct 29, 2023 · 11:30 am
At the Tower of London’s exhibit of Crown Jewels, lesser known history sits alongside Koh-i-noor

Though the exhibition is about royal treasures, the memories, objects and the ghost of the British empire continue to live on in its collection.

Arun Kumar, The Conversation
· Aug 02, 2023 · 07:30 pm
Restitution and reflection: Belgium’s AfricaMuseum is slowly reckoning with its colonial history

Close to the question of restitution is a revision of the way Africa and Africans are represented. The museum tried to address this during its renovations.

Julien Bobineau, The Conversation
· Jul 09, 2023 · 09:30 pm

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