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Papers from the trial of Warren Hastings, British Governor of Bengal, 1785
(Catalogue ref: PRO 30/8/357 f117)
Catalogue ref: PRO 30/8/357 f117; papers from trial of Governor Hastings, 1785
How to use this source
Study this source carefully. Different parts of the source will contain clues about why the British became empire builders in India. As you study the source, ask yourself:
  • What is Warren Hastings accused of?
  • Do these accusations seem reasonable (use the useful notes to help you)?
  • What are the strengths of this source in terms of working out the motives of British empire builders in India?
  • What are the weaknesses of this source in terms of working out the motives of British empire builders in India?
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