Rahul Sagar on Finding Indias Hidden 19th-Century History

Published: May 25, 2023, noon

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In this episode, Shruti speaks with Rahul Sagar about East India Company rule vs. crown rule, public finance constitutionalism, effects of technology on India\\u2019s intellectual history, historic preservation and much more. Sagar is the Global Network Associate Professor of Political Science at NYU Abu Dhabi. His primary research interests are in political theory, political ethics and public policy, and he has written on a range of topics including executive power, moderation and political realism. His books include \\u201cThe Progressive Maharaja: Sir Madhava Rao\\u2019s Hints on the Art and Science of Government,\\u201d \\u201cTo Raise a Fallen People: The Nineteenth-Century Origins of Indian Views on International Politics\\u201d and \\u201cSecrets and Leaks: The Dilemma of State Secrecy.\\u201d

Recorded May 16th, 2023

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