Inglorious Empire What the British Did to India – Shashi Tharoor

• Book Name: Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India – Shashi Tharoor
• Author: Shashi Tharoor
• Book Publishers:
• Language: English
• Book Code: 71180
• Edition: New 
• Book Quality: Paperback
• Category: CSS PMS & PCS Exam Books

About the Book (Product Description)

Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness) by Shashi Tharoor is a hard‑hitting critique of British colonialism and its devastating impact on India.

The book expands on Tharoor’s famous Oxford Union speech (2015), where he argued that Britain owed reparations to its former colonies. In this work, he presents a detailed historical account of how the British systematically exploited India’s economy, resources, and people.

✅ Key Themes
Economic Drain – India’s share of the world economy fell from 23% in the 18th century to just over 3% by 1947.

Deindustrialisation – The destruction of India’s thriving textile industry to fuel Britain’s Industrial Revolution.

Famines & Exploitation – Millions died due to colonial policies, including the Bengal famine of 1943.

Cultural & Social Impact – Institutionalised racism, massacres, and suppression of Indian identity.

Debunking “Colonial Gifts” – Railways, law, and English education were designed primarily for Britain’s benefit.

Why This Book Is Essential

A passionately argued narrative that challenges colonial apologists.

Provides facts, anecdotes, and historical data in an accessible style.

Winner of the Ramnath Goenka Award (2017) and Sahitya Akademi Award (2019).

A must‑read for students, researchers, and general readers interested in colonial history.

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Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India by Shashi Tharoor — a bold reassessment of British colonialism, exposing exploitation, economic decline, and cultural destruction.