Terrorism, Insurgency and Indian-English Literature, 1830-1947

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The book offers an innovative interdisciplinary analysis of terrorism and insurgency within the context of colonial India, focusing on pivotal events in British colonial history. Key moments such as the 'Black Hole' of Calcutta, the anti-thug campaigns, the 1857 Rebellion, and the Amritsar massacre are examined to illustrate how the threat of violence shaped the interactions between colonizers and the colonized. Through this exploration, it redefines the political aesthetics of empire and highlights the complex dynamics of power during these crises.