Empire Club: Hitler, Partition, & The East India Company

Listen to this episode from The Empire Club on Spotify. Did common folks living in the princely states participate in the freedom movement? Was Sri Lanka ever part of the Indian Raj, and if not, why not? Do the descendants of princely rulers keep their position in society today? To what extent was Clement Attlee responsible for the deaths that occurred during the events of Partition? William and Anita are joined by Sam Dalrymple to answer your questions and discuss their personal anecdotes about Partition, including one involving Hitler’s alsation in Delhi… Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com  For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Becki Hills Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Neil Fearn