Imperial Footprints

Imperial Footprints explores the often-overlooked stories of young Indian migrants from the Victorian era to Partition, shedding light on their vital roles in shaping Indian, British, and diasporic identities. Through archival records and firsthand accounts, Sumita Mukherjee reveals how children—ranging from students and runaway servants to sailor children and refugees—contributed to historical change amidst the complex context of migration and empire.