Decolonisation refers to the process of countries gaining independence from colonial rule. It involves the dismantling of colonial structures and the assertion of national identity. The movement gained momentum after World War II. Many nations in Asia and Africa sought self-determination. The impact is profound, shaping modern politics and culture. Decolonisation continues to influence global relations and discussions about sovereignty.
Few figures in India’s intellectual debates are invoked as reflexively as Thomas Babington Macaulay. His name has become shorthand for English, modern education, and an allegedly alien mindset....
