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00:00 - Introduction00:43 - Who is Christina Welsch? 02:37 - Exploring the Origins and Longevity of the East India Company's Army06:35 - Examples of Ruling by the Sword?12:38 - How did the East India Company's Army Avoid Being Absorbed by the British Army, and What Ultimately Caused Its Absorption?21:15 - The Origins and Applications of the Phrase "Ruling by the Sword"25:54 - Research Insights: What Do Colonial and Persian Records Reveal, and How Do They Compare?31:36 - Sepoy Mohammad Yusuf Khan38:22 - How Did Other Colonial Powers Compare at This Time?44:31 - The Impact of the "Rule of the Sword" on Everyday Life in India50:22 - The Lingering Effects of East India Company Policies on Modern India53:53 - A Journey Through Time: Key Topics Covered in the Book58:30 - Who From the Studied Period Would You Talk To, and What About?01:01:29 - Unexpected Discoveries During the Research Process01:05:57 - Did We Miss Anything? A Concluding Discussion