Sahibs Who Loved India by Khushwant Singh takes us back to the era when India was ruled by British raj. We all know how badly British destroyed India's rich and ancient culture and heritage. They not only fatigued and destroyed us in all possible ways but also ensured that after they leave their own culture and systems keep flourishing and India gets a chance to revive back to their legacy system of enriching knowledge and wisdom. India, I feel, was completely poisoned by British in a very systemic and well thought of manner. All this would never have been possible if a number of Indians didn't sell their souls and became a puppet in their hands offering all possible help to puncture our strong systems in place be it education, learning, strategies, or administration. But still there were a few British in power who loved and admired India.
Sahibs Who Loved India by Khushwant Singh is a compilation of essays written by British sahibs and memsahibs who respected India and its rich heritage. Khushwant Singh brought this book to show the little brighter side of British shadowed majorly by their own darker face. Each of the essay is well chosen by the author. These nicely compiled essays encompass the first hand experience of each of the essayist's memoirs of their cherishing adventures and encounters in India. There are essays that come from some lesser - known and lesser - heard names like Maurice and Taya Zinkin, and some well known faces like the last viceroy of India Lord Mountbatten who after India's independence also became the first governor general and Peggy Holroyde who was the wife of the then BBC representative in India. In case, you are fond of Indian history, just grab this non fictional historical book.
As we see, Sahibs Who Loved India by Khushwant Singh covers sahibs and memsahibs from different walks of life including those serving civil services, journalism, or even housewives. It's important to read these essays to understand what made these Britishers fall in love with India despite their whole country hating us. This work would definitely give a different perspective and more reasons to love our country.
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