His Majesty’s Opponent: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire
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"His Majesty’s Opponent: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire" is a historical biography by Sugata Bose that examines the life, political thought, and anti-colonial activism of Indian nationalist leader Subhas Chandra Bose within the broader context of the struggle against British rule.
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Target entity: His Majesty’s Opponent: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire Context triple: [Sugata Bose, notableWork, His Majesty’s Opponent: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire]
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The History of British India
The History of British India is an early 19th-century, multi-volume historical and philosophical account of British rule in India that strongly influenced colonial policy and Victorian views of Indian society.
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B.
In Spite of the Gods: The Rise of Modern India
In Spite of the Gods: The Rise of Modern India is a non-fiction book that analyzes India’s post-independence political, economic, and social transformation, blending reportage and historical insight to explain its rapid emergence as a modern power.
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C.
Hungry Bengal: War, Famine and the End of Empire
"Hungry Bengal: War, Famine and the End of Empire" is a historical study that examines how wartime policies, colonial governance, and political priorities contributed to the catastrophic 1943 famine in Bengal and shaped the decline of British rule in India.
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D.
An Uncertain Glory: India and its Contradictions
An Uncertain Glory: India and its Contradictions is a non-fiction book that critically examines India’s economic growth alongside its deep social inequalities and development failures.
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E.
The Indian Struggle
The Indian Struggle is a political and historical work by Subhas Chandra Bose that chronicles and analyzes the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: His Majesty’s Opponent: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire Target entity description: "His Majesty’s Opponent: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire" is a historical biography by Sugata Bose that examines the life, political thought, and anti-colonial activism of Indian nationalist leader Subhas Chandra Bose within the broader context of the struggle against British rule.
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A.
The History of British India
The History of British India is an early 19th-century, multi-volume historical and philosophical account of British rule in India that strongly influenced colonial policy and Victorian views of Indian society.
-
B.
In Spite of the Gods: The Rise of Modern India
In Spite of the Gods: The Rise of Modern India is a non-fiction book that analyzes India’s post-independence political, economic, and social transformation, blending reportage and historical insight to explain its rapid emergence as a modern power.
-
C.
Hungry Bengal: War, Famine and the End of Empire
"Hungry Bengal: War, Famine and the End of Empire" is a historical study that examines how wartime policies, colonial governance, and political priorities contributed to the catastrophic 1943 famine in Bengal and shaped the decline of British rule in India.
-
D.
An Uncertain Glory: India and its Contradictions
An Uncertain Glory: India and its Contradictions is a non-fiction book that critically examines India’s economic growth alongside its deep social inequalities and development failures.
-
E.
The Indian Struggle
The Indian Struggle is a political and historical work by Subhas Chandra Bose that chronicles and analyzes the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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historical biography ⓘ |
| about |
British colonial rule in India
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India’s struggle against empire ⓘ nationalist movements in India ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
South Asian studies
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history ⓘ political science ⓘ |
| analyzes |
Bose’s political ideology
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Bose’s vision of Indian nationalism ⓘ |
| author | Sugata Bose ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| examines |
Bose’s ideological differences with Mahatma Gandhi
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Bose’s international alliances during World War II ⓘ Bose’s relationship with the Indian National Congress ⓘ Bose’s role in the Indian National Army ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Indian struggle against British rule
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anti-colonial activism of Subhas Chandra Bose ⓘ political thought of Subhas Chandra Bose ⓘ |
| genre |
biography
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history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainCharacter | Subhas Chandra Bose ⓘ |
| nonFiction | true ⓘ |
| placesInContext |
British imperial policy in India
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global anti-imperial movements ⓘ |
| portrays |
Subhas Chandra Bose as a radical nationalist leader
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linked to:
Subhas Chandra Bose
complexities of anti-colonial resistance ⓘ |
| publisher | Harvard University Press ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
biographies of Subhas Chandra Bose
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studies of the Indian National Army ⓘ |
| setIn |
British India
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Europe ⓘ Southeast Asia ⓘ |
| subject |
British Empire in India
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linked to:
British India
Indian independence movement ⓘ Subhas Chandra Bose ⓘ anti-colonialism ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
World War II
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early 20th century ⓘ late colonial India ⓘ |
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Subject: His Majesty’s Opponent: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire Description of subject: "His Majesty’s Opponent: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire" is a historical biography by Sugata Bose that examines the life, political thought, and anti-colonial activism of Indian nationalist leader Subhas Chandra Bose within the broader context of the struggle against British rule.
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His Majesty’s Opponent: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire
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