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Decolonization of French India : Liberation movement and Indo-French relations 1947-1954 / / Ajit K. Neogy



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Autore: Neogy Ajit K Visualizza persona
Titolo: Decolonization of French India : Liberation movement and Indo-French relations 1947-1954 / / Ajit K. Neogy Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Pondichéry, : Institut Français de Pondichéry, 2021
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (297 p.)
Soggetto topico: History
France
Inde
histoire
décolonisation
mouvement de libération
relations franco-indiennes
India
history
decolonization
liberation movement
India-France relationship
Soggetto non controllato: France
India
history
decolonization
liberation movement
India-France relationship
Altri autori: WeberJacques  
Sommario/riassunto: The central theme of the book has been woven round the five French settlements in India with Pondicherry as their headquarters which France intended to retain even after Britain had quitted on 15 August 1947. France had neglected her Indian settlements over the years and finding a profound change in the attitude of her people after 1947, she tried to mollify them by introducing certain doses of administrative reforms which were unacceptable to them. Inspired by the events of the neighbouring subcontinent, they expressed their desire to identify themselves with their brethren across the border and demanded the merger of the settlements with Indian Union which was, quite naturally, rejected by France. The rejection was followed by the launching of liberation movement. Repressive measures unleashed by Pondicherry government proved ineffective. Along with this there was a strong diplomatic pressure exerted by New Delhi on Paris for withdrawing from the five pockets. France dithered and delayed the solution which further exasperated the people. Events in North Africa and Indo-China were also going against her. The stalemate continued for seven years until Pierre Mendès France came to power. Meanwhile Chandemagore was transferred to India by referendum. However, diplomatic parleys started at the initiative of the French Prime Minister broke the thaw and facilitated the path for peaceful merger of the four south Indian settlements with India. Thanks to the diplomatic efforts and the spirit of conciliation manifested by the two governments, the problem of the French Indian settlements was amicably resolved thereby opening an era of cordiality between the two countries. Le thème central de ce livre se développe autour du destin des cinq comptoirs français de l’Inde (dont le chef-lieu, Pondichéry) que la France entendait conserver, y compris après le départ des Britanniques le 15 août 1947. La métropole avait négligé ces territoires pendant des années et lorsqu’elle prit…
Titolo autorizzato: Decolonization of French India  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 979-1-03-656660-8
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910502594903321
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