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Also - James Prinsep - decoded the ancient Brahmi script, unlocking a lot of Indian history. And as an English person, it pains me but I should mention a lot o
by gadders 3mo ago
Also - James Prinsep - decoded the ancient Brahmi script, unlocking a lot of Indian history.
And as an English person, it pains me but I should mention a lot of the Empire was run by random Scots people as well. They should share the credit/blame.
- abhiyerra 3mo agoThe Irish too… though they were given things like prisons. Scots legacy of the empire can still be seen in the bank HSBC. Unfortunately, history sort of forgets that the Scots were involved in some of the more egregious aspects such as slavery and opium. (Studied British Empire/Indian History)