Covers the history of South Asia from 1615 to 1947

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Description

Based on content from the manuscript collections of National Library of Scotland, this resource illuminated the history of South Asia between the foundation of the East India Company in 1615 and the granting of independence to India and Pakistan in 1947. 

The material comprises diaries and journals, official and private papers, letters, sketches, paintings and original Indian documents containing histories and literary works.

Useful if you study:

  • History
  • Asian History
  • Colonial history
  • Literature

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