Ian Copland teaches history at Monash University, Australia and has written widely on the history of India.

• Part 1 The Background; Chapter 1 Rulers and Subjects; Part 2 Analysis; Chapter 2 Imperial Dilemmas; Chapter 3 Nationalism; Chapter 4 Muslim Separatism; Chapter 5 Handing Over; Part 3 Assessment; Chapter 6 The gift of FreedomPart 4 Documents;

Ian Copland teaches history at Monash University, Australia and has written widely on the history of India.

• Part 1 The Background; Chapter 1 Rulers and Subjects; Part 2 Analysis; Chapter 2 Imperial Dilemmas; Chapter 3 Nationalism; Chapter 4 Muslim Separatism; Chapter 5 Handing Over; Part 3 Assessment; Chapter 6 The gift of FreedomPart 4 Documents;

Ian Copland teaches history at Monash University, Australia and has written widely on the history of India.

• Part 1 The Background; Chapter 1 Rulers and Subjects; Part 2 Analysis; Chapter 2 Imperial Dilemmas; Chapter 3 Nationalism; Chapter 4 Muslim Separatism; Chapter 5 Handing Over; Part 3 Assessment; Chapter 6 The gift of FreedomPart 4 Documents;