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Breakdown of traditional systems from "summary" of The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
In the wake of the British East India Company's rapid expansion in India, there was a significant breakdown of traditional systems that had previously governed the region. These systems had been in place for centuries, providing stability and order to the diverse and complex societies of the subcontinent. However, the Company's relentless pursuit of profit and power led to the erosion of these established structures, leaving chaos and confusion in their wake. One of the most significant ways in which traditional systems were dismantled was through the Company's manipulation of local power dynamics. By playing different factions against each other and sowing seeds of discord and mistrust, the Company was able to weaken existing power structures and establish its own dominance. This not only destabilized the region but also created a power vacuum that the Company was all t...
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