The Companys Sword | Professor Christina Welsch

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00:00 - Introduction 00:43 - Who is Christina Welsch? 02:37 - Exploring the Origins and Longevity of the East India Company's Army 06:35 - Examples of Ruling by the Sword? 12:38 - How did the East India Company's Army Avoid Being Absorbed by the British Army, and What Ultimately Caused Its Absorption? 21:15 - The Origins and Applications of the Phrase "Ruling by the Sword" 25:54 - Research Insights: What Do Colonial and Persian Records Reveal, and How Do They Compare? 31:36 - Sepoy Mohammad Yusuf Khan 38:22 - How Did Other Colonial Powers Compare at This Time? 44:31 - The Impact of the "Rule of the Sword" on Everyday Life in India 50:22 - The Lingering Effects of East India Company Policies on Modern India 53:53 - A Journey Through Time: Key Topics Covered in the Book 58:30 - Who From the Studied Period Would You Talk To, and What About? 01:01:29 - Unexpected Discoveries During the Research Process 01:05:57 - Did We Miss Anything? A Concluding Discussion