Unveiling Colonial Power Dynamics through the Indian Army in Amitav Ghosh’s The Glass Palace

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Author: Dr. Supriya Dang, Dr. Nitin Bhatnagar

Keywords: Indian Army, Colonial Power, Colonial Oppression, British Dominance, The Glass Palace

Abstract: The present paper delves into the intricate powers of colonial dynamics in the British Indian Army as portrayed through the lens of Amitav Ghosh’s novel, The Glass Palace. Set against British imperialism in Burma and India during the late 19th and early 20th century, Ghosh explores the intricacies of colonial rule and its impact on both colonisers and the colonised. This study looks at how the British government used Indian soldiers as a weapon to further its goal of worldwide domination through a close examination of the narrative, historical context, and theoretical ramifications, it discloses the strategies used by the British to retain control over the Indian Army, an institution that was essential to the maintenance of colonial rule. The study also looks at the psychological and emotional effects of colonial oppression on Indian troops, emphasizing their battles for autonomy and identity in a system meant to maintain British dominance. The present research adds to a better understanding of the multifaceted subtleties of colonial supremacy and its effects on people and institutions by combining historical analysis and literary interpretation.

Article Info: Received: 05 Feb 2024, Received in revised form: 03 Apr 2025, Accepted: 09 Apr 2025, Available online: 14 Apr 2025

DOI: 10.22161/ijtle.4.2.4

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