Manure dryers and devil dancers: the British empire’s attempt to use photography to control India
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-03-19 18:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Global development
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Property, Europe, India, World News, Asia Pacific
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In a new exhibition, the featured images reflect Britain’s attempts to classify and curb the subcontinent’s population, but they also demonstrate the nobility of their subjects – and the futility of the task
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