Episode 11: Simon Says

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Dec 15, 201300:20:20News & Politics

In this episode we look at the fiasco that was the Simon Commission. This attempt to review Indian government was a failure, but it set the foundation for India's eventual independence. It also perhaps helped make the In...

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