In Spectrum: Gymkhana: colonial origins and politics of selective outrage
Source: Dawn ·

The British did not establish clubs in colonial India merely for cricket, golf and other recreations. They formed part of the social architecture of colonial rule, providing civil and military officials with spaces to cultivate networks, consolidate solidarity and preserve racial
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