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2010.
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| Summary/Abstract |
Sir Michael O'Dwyer, the lieutenant-governor of the Punjab between 1913 and 1919, has perhaps one of the worst reputations in the history of the Raj, being commonly associated with brutality, repression and 'imperial terrorism'. In particular, his role in the administration of martial law between April and June 1919 has been heavily criticised. He has been accused of conducting coercion, torture and racial humiliation. Drawing upon archival records, including the numerous testimonies gathered by the official Government of India inquiry (the Hunter Committee), this article will reassess O'Dwyer's role in martial law, arguing that he was far more professional and sympathetic than has hitherto been assumed.
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