Dr Harshan Kumarasingham, 'The "Tropical Dominions" - the appeal of Dominion status in the decolonisation of India, Pakistan and Ceylon'
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| Description: | Dr Kumarasingham presented a paper detailing the different discussions between the British government and the soon-to-be-independent South Asian colonies, and how practical considerations led South Asian countries to seek Dominion status as an important stepping stone on the way to full independence. |
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| Created: | 2013-10-24 12:36 |
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| Collection: | Centre of South Asian Studies: Seminars |
| Publisher: | University of Cambridge |
| Copyright: | Dr K.M. Greenbank |
| Language: | eng (English) |
| Distribution: |
World
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| Keywords: | Post-colonial states; Dominion status; India - government and politics; Pakistan - government and politics; Sri Lanka - government and politics; |
| Categories: |
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| Explicit content: | No |