The Calcutta Kerani and the London Clerk in the Nineteenth Century

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Focusing on the role of the colonial clerk, or kerani, this book explores their cultural and social significance in nineteenth-century colonial India. It offers a comparative analysis of clerks in Calcutta and contemporary London, highlighting the differing manifestations of modernity in these two urban environments. Through this examination, the text sheds light on the complexities of colonial identity and the evolving nature of administrative roles during this period.