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Rise to power from "summary" of The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
The process of ascending to dominance in the chaotic landscape of eighteenth-century India was a treacherous one. It required a strategic combination of diplomacy, military might, and cunning political maneuvering. The contenders vying for power were faced with constant threats from rivals, both internal and external, making it a high-stakes game of survival of the fittest. Individuals who managed to navigate this turbulent environment and emerge victorious were often ruthless and shrewd operators. They understood the importance of alliances, whether through marriage, patronage, or coercion, in securing their positions of authority. These alliances were not based on loyalty or friendship, but rather on a pragmatic assessment of who could provide the greatest advantage at any given moment. Those who rose to power had to be adaptable and flexible, willing to switch allegiances when necessary and discard former allies when they outlived their usefulness. This required a keen un...
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