CBSE CLASS XI Q&A

QUERY:

What do you think are the reasons for references made to the English people and the British monarchy?

RESPONSE:

Section 1: Background Context:

The author of this story makes an apt reference by citing the way the generals and nabobs in British army had worn the prestigious lion moustache, a hallmark of maharajas and resplendent rajas of our mother country. This proves the fact that our Indian people always took pride in being the slaves of the English men.

Section 2: Explanation:

As a matter of fact, we Indians take pride in our culture and language of our rulers rather than our very own vibrant rich historic past. This is evident from the fact that still the nabobs and babus who existed in British Raj are still respected and looked up. But the bitter truth is they are the ones who laid the foundation stones of the British rule in India.  

Section 3: Direct Answer:
   
The babus and nobobs of British Raj were those who actually ensured the Queen’s authority on our mother land. This fact was made clear by the references in the Mulk Raj Anand story. The author gave an instance in which the generals and nabobs in English army wore the prestigious lion moustache, actually worn by native rulers of India.

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