is being published in February, 2005. Here is a brief introduction to the book by the author himself.
Acknowledgements
My thanks and primary
acknowledgement must go to Australia, the most freedom loving country in the
world today, where all individuals freely voice their opinions, straight from
the heart and my greatly loved and appreciated home for well over three and a
half decades. Having travelled to most countries of this world I believe I can
claim to have acquired the expertise to appreciate basic intrinsic values. The
generosity of individuals in Australia is legendary and my loyalty lies in this
wonderful country. Having said that, it does not alter my immense love for
India, the land of my birth: A Land I Once Called ‘Home.’
It has been a lifetime quest
for me, to obtain a true and accurate picture of events that shaped India; and
of, contemporary events throughout the world that I believe dictated the
vicissitudes of life in India. Many events will be recounted. Some readers may
question the inclusion of some of the topics, others may object to, or wish for
greater detail. Although some passages may appear too lengthy, abstract and
religious, several academics, after previewing this story have extolled the
content. However, no author can please every reader and I recognize my
limitations.
Many anecdotes in this story
are peripheral to India; but all are indirectly connected.
The reader needs forbearance
in perusing and assimilating them. To the average reader the content of the
anecdotes will appear bewildering, all readers will be shocked and astonished,
but most anecdotes highlight unique facets that specifically pertain to India
and some lend immense entertainment.
There are some expatriates
from India, in addition to people currently living in India, who appear to be
reluctant or frightened, to speak of the glories of India, their homeland. I
have met many of them. Some do not even wish to speak or read about India
others were even prepared to confront me.
Hey! Remember! India is the
land you once called home. Don’t be ashamed of your homeland just change your
attitude.
Many people in India have
been brainwashed so thoroughly by past vilifying propaganda and present day
superficialities that they deride their homeland, many mention beggars on the
streets. There were beggars in every country that I had visited. Perhaps they
are not so visible as in India, because there is more freedom in India, than in
any other country on earth. In many countries democracy and freedom are dubious
words. Democracy is a magnificent concept, a lofty ideal but unfortunately
people being human are not perfect.
In India, many beggars have
homes to go to, and some possess amenities that people in the same category and
even above, in many other countries, cannot hope to enjoy. These words are not
written lightly, God Bless all countries, organizations and individuals, God’s
chosen, who work tirelessly to alleviate hunger and distress.
Let us not blindly criticize
the homeland.
This story about India will
astound you and widen your knowledge and with knowledge comes immense strength,
so come out of the closet. Come out now.
You belong to the greatest
country that ever existed on the face of this planet.
India is magnificent! You
are the best. Speak to the thousands of people who have agreed with me.
I have spent innumerable
hours on my three separate journeys to London, in its India Office perusing
hardly legible documents pertaining to India’s immediate past. I have had to
make a choice as to, what to include, and not to repeat too much of what has
already been widely publicized. Anglo-Indians in particular and even some
Indian communities tend to lavish praise on other Anglo-Indians and Indians,
but these people have to be dead, the living are not acknowledged.
I have visited India six
times in recent years, to confirm controversial issues and I have painstakingly
trudged the length and breadth of that country. I don’t believe any one can
describe historical events from a distant viewpoint as some sales-motivated
writers have described India, hence my painstaking research.
To all who assisted me I
offer my sincere thanks, even though it is impossible to name them all or to
narrate all that I have gleaned from them. My special thanks are accorded to my
nieces, Sandra Daly, Bachelor Economics, (for her continuous unstinting and
invaluable assistance,) Vanessa Daly, Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Science,) and
Graduate Diploma in Education, my formidable and most favourable critic and
Michelle Daly, Bachelor of Arts (Drama and English,) and Bachelor of Education,
for her literary support and encouragement. I must also thank, the stalwarts of
Indian and Anglo-Indian history, Mr. Fred Peters of Melbourne, private
historian; Mr. Louis Rozario, Bachelor of Commerce, past President of the
Anglo-Indian Association in India and confidante of the illustrious Mr Frank
Anthony and my son Neil Edward David, Affiliate of the Australian Institute of
Management, for well over a decade, who courteously listened to me, then we
analyzed long complex issues, since the inception of this story. Although his
siblings evinced deep curiosity they skillfully avoided involvement due to far
more demanding priorities. Neil was born in glorious Australia and from
childhood was the undisputed leader of a vast following of dinky di Australian
girls and boys and he converted all of them to our Anglo-Indian social and
culinary lifestyles.
A special thank-you must go
to Mr Joseph Bailey, for his invaluable assistance and enthusiasm over the
years. He is the President of the Australian Anglo-Indian Association of
Canberra (Inc.) and a Member of the Chief Minister’s Ministerial Advisory
Council on Multicultural Affairs. Unfortunately, the names, comments and
involvement of many members of several other related Associations, worldwide,
are too varied and too many to mention but a few staunch, highly erudite and highly
qualified contributors, whose support I value most highly, are Mr. Clayton
Roberts, Mr. Errol D’Rosario, Mr. Denzil Bruce, Mr Noel Daniel, the former
Honorary Consul for India in Western Australia; Mr. Harry MacLure and Mr.
Melvyn Brown, two Anglo-Indian authors of immense stature in India and our most
effervescent, multi-talented Anglo-Indian ambassadress, Mrs Lynette Rebeiro, of
Canada.
I wish to acknowledge
forthwith the names of a few mainstream authors, or their works, from which
some of the historical data in this story have been primarily based, then
confirmed and reconfirmed, in my own investigations. These authors are giants
in their field of study and deserve praise from all readers of this story. A
debt of gratitude must be accorded to the illustrious Frank Anthony and his
fearless portrayal of Anglo-Indians in his book, ‘Britain’s Betrayal, BB,’ in
which, he recounts the heroic exploits of Anglo-Indians and felt betrayed
because their Anglo-Indian identity was not adequately disclosed in historical
documents. His research comprises an important section in the chapter on
well-known Anglo-Indians of yester-year, however, it must be noted that other
magnificent Anglo-Indians and many glorious Indian individuals and Indian
communities’ achievements are also recounted, derived from a plethora of
additional source data. Some of the very important source data include: the
Advanced History of India; (AHOI,) and the two magnificent military clarions,
‘A Matter of Honour and Red Coats to Olive Green,’ they detail the exploits of
superhuman Indian warriors of all communities in the World Wars; A Political
and Cultural History of India, (three Vols.); Saga of the Supreme Struggle, the
Travels of Marco Polo, in India; the Indus Valley findings and the Sindhu-Saraswati
Civilization (c. 3000 BC,) Internet references and from
magnificent Bharat Rakshak the Air Force Internet compilations, I invite all
readers to peruse Bharat Rakshak’s magnificent website; also, Jagan Mohan’s Air
Force website; Armed Services of India’s website; freeindia.org,
indiatimes.com, littleindia.com, maharaja.freeserve, Indian Railways FAQ and
the Catholic Encyclopaedia website, all are clearly listed in my bibliography.
All their reports have been checked, doublechecked and cross-examined. Also,
courtesy of, at least a hundred, other not so well publicized authors whose
magnificent works I have accessed. I thank them all profusely and sincerely and
invite all readers to delve into the work of these Indian literary masters. If
I have missed any author’s names I apologize and they are free to contact the
publisher if further prints are forthcoming.
Although this narration is
predominantly of historical import, there are also many personal observations
and related experiences, legends, customs, and case studies in and of India,
the country often referred to as ‘The Sacred Land,’ by its
people, of the very highest cadre.
Lastly, and most of all, I
must thank my wonderful wife, Phyllis Ann David, who has so magnificently and
proudly assisted me, in all my endeavours, even with her recently acquired
academic computer skills. But more than that she brought with her, grace,
beauty and an ethereal personality, and without the magical catalyst of
her presence I could never have achieved or accomplished anything
worthwhile in our ‘diuturnity,’ that is, ‘our long lasting duration together.’
The names of many of my
close friends are randomly inset within this narration, but only vaguely
referred to, because of their insistence on anonymity.
Contents.
Foreword x
Acknowledgements xx
Prologue xxx
Epilogue 585
Appendix 1 586
Chapter 1 Introduction India – A Land I Once Called Home 5
Present and past visitors to India’s shores 8
French and English as Suppliants to India 11
The English King’s message to the India’s warriors 11
India’s Mighty Warriors 12
Only Indian Warriors excel at Gallipoli 14
Chapter 2 The Indian Army controlled India 18
The Height of Conceit 18
Indian soldiers defeat French troops in two battles 20
It was the Will not the Drill 22
Historical references relating to India 22
South Indian Warriors 27
Cannon in India 30
Chapter 3 The East India Trading Company transfers its holdings 31
The British Raja 35
British seal their demise in India 37
Chapter 4 Influx of Europeans searching for Eldorado in India 39
The white mutiny 46
Indian dismay and nationalism 46
Indian Congress declares Independence Day 48
Chapter 5 Asian People and Religions Influenced Europe 49
The Romans and Lord Mitra 60
Western Clothing originated in Eastern Countries 63
The Jews of India 64
150 Stonehenges in America 68
Chapter 6 Development of Nations 68
India in the Context of Development 70
All of Man’s great Religions originated in Asia 72
Industrialization: Development of Industry 75
Chapter 7 India’s stolen wealth finances Britain’s Industrial Revolution 77
The destruction of Bengal 78
India deprived of Technology 80
Destruction of Bengal accelerates 80
Chapter 8 How Madras was established 82
Arrival of Robert Clive 86
The African Slave Trade 90
Arrival of Warren Hastings 93
Chapter 9 Salt more precious than Gold 95
Skin Colour: An Adaptive Response 97
The Third Eye 99
A Contrast between Hinduism, Christianity and Science 104
The Silver Cord 110
Chapter 10. British Traders interest in India 112
Elizabeth 1st requests Indian Emperor to exchange factory sites 115
Chapter 11. Emperor Akbar and Empress Mariam-uz-Zamani of India 129
John Hawkins arrives in India 131
The Plight of the British soldier in India 132
British soldiers in India in the 19th and 20th Centuries 133
The British soldier in India walked in Fear and Dread 134
The Plight of British Officers in India 139
Indian armies continuously defeat British troops 142
Chapter 12. The Evil in Bengal Spreads 145
Chapter 13. The Wealth and Lifestyle of Indian Rulers 148
Chapter 14. A glimpse at Hyderabad 157
This story is not a history book 158
Bribe and Administer 158
Historians’ reports on Tipu Sultan 161
Chapter 15. Bangalore: Town of Baked Beans 161
Kashmir: Kashmira, the Lake of Kashyapa 165
Chapter 16. India’s 4000 year-old Maritime History and Ancient Ports 167
Chapter 17. Intrigues of the East India Company, Wellesley and Cornwallis 175
The Viceroys 179
Actions of Cornwallis 180
Chapter 18. The Marathas 181
Chapter 19. The Birth of Anglo-Indians 183
Discrimination Commences 191
Interesting Observations 196
The First Anglo-Indians 214
The First Anglo-Indian Warriors and Professionals 215
Anglo-Indian Alliances and Achievements 217
Anglo-Indian Warriors, ‘First World War’ 238
Anglo-Indian Warriors, ‘Second World War’ 243
The Burmese Encounter 246
Famous Anglo-Indian Ladies 250
Chapter 20. The Indian Railways 251
Ajmer 255
A Special Look at ‘Trains,’ in India 257
Chapter 21. India’s wars with Pakistan 263
India-Pakistan, Second War 264
India-Pakistan, Third War 267
India-Pakistan War: Land Operations 272
Kargil 275
The Indian-Chinese conflict 276
Chapter 22. In-teresting in-sights in-to In-dia: Whisky 282
Break-up of the Mighty Marathas 285
Deathblow to Maratha aspirations 286
The Peacock Throne 287
Land of Diamonds 288
Kolar Gold Fields 291
Lure of Gold, in India 293
Chapter 23. Downfall of Hastings 294
Charges against Hastings 296
Chapter 24. Calcutta 297
Chapter 25. East India Company Hierarchy 304
Jallianwalla Barg: massacre of civilian families 305
Indian patriot kills the Governor of Jallianwalla Province 305
Chapter 26. Early Indian Kingdoms 306
Marco Polo’s observations and Indian Naval Power 312
Arab observations and the fierce Huns 315
The Indus Valley Civilization 316
A portrait of Gujerat, Taxila and Nalanda 318
Chapter 27. The Meerut Uprising, May 1957 322
Aftermath to the Meerut Uprising 329
Chapter 28. Gandhi 331
Gandhi’s Salt March 333
Chapter 29. India and the World Wars 338
India’s incredible Warriors, First World War 342
Use of Poison Gas in War Theatres 344
India’s incredible Warriors, Continued 346
Britain’s Field Unit Perfidy 355
Only Indian troops withstood the Germans 355
Chapter 30. India’s incredible Warriors, Second World War 356
Every Indian soldier knew he was better than an Italian soldier 363
The Indian Chinthe is half Lion and half Eagle 365
Chapter 31. India’s Bountiful World War Contributions 369
India’s Peacekeeping Operations 372
Chapter 32. India’s Great Apostle Saint Thomas 374
Indian historical references to Saint Thomas 380
Chapter 33. The Crusades in a Nutshell 383
The First Crusade 388
The Saracens unite 400
Chapter 34. Religion and the Bhagavad Gita 408
We Live Forever 417
How Big is our God 419
The Archangels 423
The Legend of Lilith 425
Chapter 35. Buddha: A Saint in the Catholic Church 426
Chapter 36. Buddha’s Alms-Pot the original Holy Grail 432
The Holy Grail adapted from Buddha’s Patra 435
Buddha’s Miraculous Teeth 436
The original Garden of Eden was in Sri Lanka 438
Chapter 37. Random Observations and Events 439
Arrival of the British East India Trading Company 442
Final Profile of Robert Clive 444
Alexander and Seleucus 447
Chapter 38. Pizarro, Cortez and other Adventurers 448
Francisco Pizarro 449
When thieves fall out 452
Hernando Cortez 452
Chapter 39. Hitler and the Master Race theory 456
The main characteristic of a Master Race is theft 458
The beginning of the end of Germany’s Eastern March 463
The Surrender of Berlin 464
Chapter 40. Opium Revenue: The East India Company Takeover 464
Chapter 41. Eviction of the British Raja and 600 Indian Rajas 479
Father of the Indian Revolution 481
Death Operation 496
I am Azad 497
Demise of Pritilata, India’s Queen of Revolutionaries 501
Eviction of the last Rajas 508
The accession of Kashmir 509
The accession of Hyderabad 518
The Liberation of Goa, Daman and Diu 521
Chapter 42. Pataliputra 523
Chapter 43. Myth of Aryan Invasion 526
Chapter 44. India’s Science and Technology Contributions to the World 534
Modern Advances in India 539
Biotechnology 543
Ocean Developments 545
Space Technology 547
Early History in Space 548
India’s Space Rockets and Missiles 551
Chapter 45.
India Marches Into The Future. 553