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The book is now live!
Shashi Holla’s India Australia: Bharat’s Legacy of Connection History and Diaspora is now available for purchase online.
Advance praise for the book
Shashi Holla has succinctly showcased how the nexus between colonial scholars, missionaries and merchants under the larger umbrella of imperialism, legitimized colonisation and enabled the colonizers to successfully rule the globe for a couple of centuries.
The Dual Legacy of Lachlan Macquarie and his India Connection
Lachlan Macquarie (1761-1824) is a pivotal figure in Australian history, often referred to as the “Father of Australia” or the “founder of modern Australia.”
The Battle of Broken Hill or first terrorist act? A Historical Analysis
A few weeks after the Ottoman declaration, two Muslims from colonial India attacked the Manchester Unity picnic train in Broken Hill.
Fatta Chand (1867-1891): The First Indian Executed in Australia
Fatta Chand’s story is a poignant reminder of the broader social injustices faced by the Indian coolie diaspora in colonial Australia.
Srinivasa Sastri (1869-1946)- The first Indian diplomat in Australia
Australian Indians or Australians of Indian heritage are the fastest growing Australian community, with a net migration of 93,000 in 2023.
ABC as the new BBC
Australian Indians or Australians of Indian heritage are the fastest growing Australian community, with a net migration of 93,000 in 2023.
Diaspora literature
Australian Indians or Australians of Indian heritage are the fastest growing Australian community, with a net migration of 93,000 in 2023.