Chapter Six, The Monarch of Hyderabad
Both parties were in high spirits, resembling long-lost old friends. Hyderabad, located in South Asia, has been an old ally of the British Empire, with a cooperative relationship lasting over 300 years, which laid the foundation for the birth of British India
However, Britain has gone back on its word. In order to suppress the discontent of the Indians, it deliberately elevated the status of the pacifists. To cite an example, the current Prime Minister of the British Empire, Winston Churchill, is one of the proponents of this strategy
The India Office in the United Kingdom is an important department, operating under the leadership of the Secretary of State for India. After all, British India was of utmost significance to the global hegemony of the British Empire. Due to security concerns regarding India, the British undertook numerous military operations. Among these military actions, the princely state of Hyderabad had often dispatched troops to assist.
The wars that span the globe seem to have no connection to this territory that has persisted for over two hundred years
However, during this world war, the Hyderabad princely state did not contribute significantly, and the reason is quite simple. The allies and roles of the Hyderabad princely state were primarily focused on internal matters within British India. It was only when there were internal conflicts in South Asia that the value of Hyderabad was highlighted, allowing it to fulfill its role as a guide. In the context of the world war, the threat posed by the Japanese army to British India did not see the involvement of the Hyderabad princely state. It was only when there were internal conflicts in South Asia that the value of Hyderabad was highlighted, allowing it to fulfill its role as a guide. In the context of the world war, the threat posed by the Japanese army to British India did not see the involvement of the Hyderabad princely state.
From the Maratha Wars to the Indian Rebellion, Allen Wilson made every effort to cultivate a favorable atmosphere between the British and the successive rulers of Hyderabad. Upon reflection, aside from mutual flattery, he did nothing on his first day in Hyderabad.
Subsequently, Allen Wilson met with the current largest monarch in South Asia, Mir Osman Ali Khan, at the palace
A day's delay, apart from allowing everyone to mock the Indians, this time's brawl did not cause much impact; the dead were all Indians, and they were all British.
Under the guidance of his attendant, Allen Wilson traversed the garden within the palace, arriving inside the palace under the watchful eyes of numerous guards. During this process, he faintly heard the sound of chanting, and after a moment of realization, he understood that Mir Osman Ali Khan was a follower of the peace religion and had likely just completed his prayers
Is a mature civil service system ultimately a good or bad thing? Looking at the response from London, which is no less than a formulaic reply, Allen Wilson could not help but twitch the corner of his mouth. This is because British India is of such importance to the United Kingdom. Regarding the issues in India, we have our own national conditions, and there are not just one or two departments capable of managing India; there exists an objective fact of overlapping management.
At present, there exist the Government of India, the military commander of the Southeast Asia theater, and the India Office, all of which can speak on matters concerning British India. Allen Wilson, who has infiltrated the ranks of the British Empire's civil service, knows that the so-called efficiency of the British civil service is nothing but nonsense; it can only be deemed efficient during tax collection, and at no other time.
In the evening, in the area of Hyderabad inhabited by the British, a local princely state soldier approached Allen Wilson and directly stated, "Mr. Allen, our great lord Ali Khan will meet with you tomorrow. I have come to inform you."
After a week of stops and starts, the group finally arrived within the territory of Hyderabad, and at this moment, the army of the Hyderabad princely state was already waiting here to welcome the arrival of the new commissioner of Hyderabad
This statement is made with great righteousness, as if it were truly the case. As for the intentions of the ruler of Hyderabad, there is no need for speculation; they will naturally be revealed upon meeting the other party
While Allen Wilson was looking at the other party, Mir Osman Ali Khan was also observing the new commissioner from Hyderabad, squinting slightly as he appraised him for a moment before speaking, "You are surprisingly young; I believe New Delhi holds you in high regard as well"
Can these South Asians not engage in more meaningful activities? The speaker is Andy, an assistant recruited by Allen from Delhi University, who is currently making a comment reflecting the arrogance of the colonial power, appearing quite self-satisfied.
The area of the Hyderabad princely state is nearly the same as that of mainland Britain, with an estimated population of twenty million. Although the ruler Mir Osman Ali Khan is perceived as miserly, as the monarch of this princely state, the palace he resides in fully embodies the authority of a sovereign. The palace is vast and exudes a Middle Eastern style
In the past two years, the clashes between peace followers and Hindus have become much more frequent, whether in the princely states or in the directly governed provinces. Allen, putting down the cup he carried with him, responded from the perspective of an observer, stating, "This indicates that another round of religious conflict is brewing, which is significantly related to the increasingly intense contradictions between Jawaharlal Nehru of the Indian National Congress and Ali Jinnah, the leader of the Muslim League, affecting the two major religions.
It is better to say that he values gold! Allen Wilson smiled inwardly; if it were not for his arrival in India and the old Wilson's venture to mine the gold temple in India, how could he have the capital to impress Sir Barron?
Upon taking over the British institution in Hyderabad, Allen realized one thing: he had to reassess the status of the Hyderabad princely state, as Hyderabad could actually communicate directly with the Indian Affairs office in London
Please reply, Allen will arrive on time tomorrow. Upon learning the other party's intention, Allen Wilson immediately suppressed his inner irritation and calmly responded, "Establishing a bridge between Hyderabad and London is precisely what the commissioner should do."
One must always possess a certain level of competence; otherwise, Governor Weivel and Sir Barron would not have hastily sent me to you. Allen Wilson paused slightly and said softly, "This is akin to money; everyone desires it, yet the ultimate reality is that some have it while others do not"
I hope so! Allen Wilson also spoke very politely, as if he were unaware that the other party's good days would last at most three years, creating an atmosphere of cordiality with the person he was greeting
Mīl · Àosīmàn · Ālǐhàn is of short stature, with a small mustache beneath his nose. To be honest, he bears some resemblance to the leader of the Third Reich. As a monarch, he resembles more of a peasant from the lower class rather than the most powerful monarch in South Asia
After speaking, Allen Wilson fell silent, which is certainly related to Britain. Since the First World War, British India has adopted the strategy of balancing Hindus with pacifists. This is because during the First World War, India supported Britain in the war, hoping that Britain would grant India the same status as Canada and Australia.
Unexpectedly, Hyderabad was able to directly contact London. Upon realizing this, Allen Wilson established communication with London through the telegraph here, indicating that he, as the Commissioner of Hyderabad, had officially assumed his duties, reporting back and simultaneously seeking instructions regarding his work
Dear gentlemen, you and your assistants are so young, it is truly astonishing. Without a doubt, we will establish a lasting relationship. After introducing himself, Ali Khan's son smiled and expressed his friendliness