The bizarre history of cannabis in India: a cartoon history thread. (1/n)

The story of cannabis in India is long and convoluted.

Ancient Indians knew of cannabis very well. https://t.co/HlJryX9UXp

For hundreds of years, cannabis was used to treat everyday ailments, pain relief and recreation. And that lasted into colonial times. https://t.co/Nw4CpcQAHW

Some officials claimed that cannabis caused insanity, so the British set up the Indian Hemp Drugs Commission to investigate. It ended up recommending that cannabis not be banned, but more regulated and taxed. https://t.co/uc1OQ7sshd