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The British in India (British reaction (Nabobs (Fear they would bring…
The British in India
British reaction
Nabobs
Ostentatious, gaudy and tacky wealth e.g Charles Cockerall's estate
Concern that they would upset class hierarchy - newcomers, climbing quickly
Fear they would bring Asiatic despotism, corruption and greed to Britain
Concern they would buy seats in Parliament and block vote - they sometimes did, though aristocrats did too
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Societal structure
Not permament, not settlers
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Demographic
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"Other" professions
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Indian planters
Grew indigo - disliked, not a reliable source of income
Army
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Crown army and EIC army
Tension between the two
Crown seen as better, more professional and prestigious
But crown generals often lack connections - India was an unpopular posting, far away, high mortality rate
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Narrative
Culture sharing - British wearing Indian dress, taking Indian wives, smoking hookah
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Problematic
Relationships between British men and Indian women presented as love matches - could be concubines, mistresses, prostitutes and subject to rape and abuse
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