British Colonial Rule Exposed in 'Ranabaali: Never Forget, The Truth Series'
The documentary series 'Ranabaali: Never Forget, The Truth Series' continues its second chapter, titled 'Truth 2: The History We Forgot', which was released on September 30. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the episode examines the British era railway network in India.
Contrary to popular belief, the documentary reveals that railways were built with Indian taxpayers' money by Indian labor to extract resources from the country and export them to Britain. This is confirmed through historical research, which also shows that railways served military purposes while supporting commercial expansion.
The episode links the railway story with the devastating Great Famine of 1876-78, which affected the Madras Presidency and surrounding southern regions. Despite major droughts and crop failures during this period, significant wheat exports from India were recorded, raising questions about the true purpose behind these exports.