Indian Whispers

 

Indian Whispers audiobook - it's finished!

Soon to be available on Audible. It's an enjoyable light story about two English brothers who visit India to explore their asian heritage. From the author Surinder Jolly:  I had a dream of becoming an author but when I started my junior hospital job in UK, my only dream was to get enough sleep after working very long hours. After retirement, I joined a creative writing course and a writing group. My inspiration for this book came from my personal experiences, my love for India and its rich cultures and customs and people I know who experienced some of the hard to believe events mentioned in Indian Whispers. 

Delhi, officially known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi, is the capital city of India. It is a metropolitan area with a population of over 30 million people, making it one of the largest cities in the world.

Delhi is a diverse and cosmopolitan city with people from different religions, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. The majority of the population is Hindu, but there are also significant Muslim, Sikh, Jain, and Christian communities. In addition to the local population, Delhi is home to many migrants from other parts of India who come to the city in search of work and opportunities.

As the capital of India, Delhi is also home to the central government and many national institutions, including the Parliament, the Supreme Court, and various government ministries. It is an important center for business, commerce, education, and culture, and attracts visitors from all over the world.

The British rule in India began in 1757, when the British East India Company defeated the Nawab of Bengal at the Battle of Plassey. This marked the beginning of British colonialism in India, which would last for nearly 200 years.

Over time, the British East India Company expanded its power and control over various regions in India, including Bengal, Madras, and Bombay. They established trading posts and began exporting Indian goods such as cotton, tea, and spices to Europe.

In 1857, Indian soldiers in the British army revolted against their British commanders, which became known as the Indian Rebellion or the First War of Independence. The rebellion was brutally suppressed by the British, and it led to a period of direct British rule in India, known as the British Raj.

During the British Raj, India was governed by a Viceroy appointed by the British monarch, with the assistance of an Executive Council made up of British officials. The British introduced various reforms and modernizations in India, such as railways, telegraph, postal services, and a modern legal system.

However, the British also imposed various economic policies that had a detrimental effect on Indian society, such as land taxation, forced labor, and the destruction of indigenous industries. The British Raj also saw the rise of Indian nationalism and the Indian independence movement, with leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru advocating for Indian independence.

In 1947, the British finally granted independence to India, and the country was partitioned into two separate nations: India and Pakistan. The partition resulted in widespread violence and displacement, with millions of people being forced to flee their homes.

The legacy of British rule in India is complex, with both positive and negative impacts on Indian society. While the British introduced modernization and infrastructure, they also exploited and oppressed the Indian people, leading to a long struggle for independence and national identity.