8. Observe the picture below taken from NCERT textbook (page 1) and answer the
questions that follow:
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(1) What does the above picture try
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(ii) Explain how this image projects an imperial perception.
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(i) The picture tries to suggest that Indians willingly gave over their ancient texts scriptures (shashtra) to Britannia, the symbol of British power, as if asking her to become the protector of Indian culture.
(ii) This image clearly depicts the imperial superiority. The image of the lion symbolizes superior power. The empire is the giver and its subjects are always loyal to the throne.
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