This podcast, "Empire," delves into the rise and fall of the British Empire with a particular focus on its influence in India. Hosts Anita Anand and William Dalrymple guide listeners through the East India Company's conquest, the establishment of the Raj, Gandhi's contributions, the struggle for independence, and the subsequent partition. The episode raises intriguing questions about how a seemingly small company from London could dominate such a vast and affluent country and why this significant history remains largely overlooked. Through their exploration, listeners gain valuable insights into the complexities of imperial power and its enduring effects around the globe.
