Footnotes with Manu Bhagavan

Niki speaks with historian Manu Bhagavan about Sayajirao Gaekwar III and the Durbar Incident.

PS This is an addendum to episode one, so be sure to listen to "The Durbar Incident" first.

PPS Manu Bhagavan's name is pronounced Muh-noo Bug-uh-vun

 

VISUALS

• The Gaumont Company’s clip in which the Maharaja of Mysore is wrongly identified as the Gaekwar of Baroda. (2:28 onwards)
• A colorized version of a clip which shows Sayajirao paying his respects to the British monarchs.  

 

GLOSSARY

• Secretary of State for India - A British cabinet rank position, the Secretary of State for India was the political head of the India Office and was responsible for the governance of British India. The position was established after the East India Company transferred its governing rights to the British government in 1858. 
• India House (England) - A student residence established to house Indian students in London, India House soon became a hotbed for revolutionary politics and actively promoted nationalistic views amongst Indian students in Britain. In 1909 the activities of the house were suppressed after a member of the house, Madan Lal Dhingra, assassinated Sir WH Wyllie. 
• British Resident - Appointed by the British Government, the Resident was the chief political and diplomatic representative of Britain in a princely state/group of princely states. The amount of influence they wielded varied depending on the local circumstances; at times they would even become the de facto political dispensation. 

 

TEACHER’S GUIDE

High school and middle school history teachers can visit Kahaani’s website for a *free* teacher’s guide related to the Durbar Incident episode. Included are a quiz, discussion questions, and answer keys. 

 

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