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Sindias and the Raj
Sindias and the Raj is a study of the Sindia state of Gwalior during the colonial period. It traces the history of one of the leading princely states of the British Indian empire, from its first major military encounter with the British at the beginning of the century, to the eve of the Revolt of 1857. In doing so the book explores the fascinating factional conflicts at the Gwalior durbar and the connections these had with the politics of the powerful Sindia army. It argues that the colonial subjugation of Gwalior was a long-drawn process spread over nearly five decades and was not sufficiently achieved until the late 1850s-certainly not in 1818, as is often assumed by standard histories of ...
Documents and Speeches on the Indian Princely States
Covers the period, 1773-1971.
The Last Maharani of Gwalior
This is a description of contemporary India and some of its recent history in the form of an autobiography. Rajmata Scindia is a member of the Indian Parliament. As a maharani she had thousands of servants and several enormous palaces. Since Independence, which marked the end of the supremacy of the Maharajas, she has emerged as one of India's most popular political leaders, first with the Congress party and now with the opposition. Her appeal to the masses, who see her as an image of Mother India, amazes both her admirers and her critics.
Illustrated Encyclopaedia & Who's who of Princely States in Indian Sub-continent
Ever Since The Indian Independence It Has Been Normally Understood That The Indian States And Estates Which Numbered Six Hundred On 15Th August 1947 Were The Symbols Of Incompetence, Oppression And Vices. The States Has A Very Peculiar Status In The Political Theory Which Grew Up In India In The 19Th Century. They Did Not Form Part Of The British Indian Empire Nor Were They Sovereign Powers. The State Were Neither Feudatories Of The Government Of India, Nor Protectorates And Nor Merely Allies Either. The Present Publication Contains The Biographical Sketches Of The Princes And Leading Officials And Non-Officials Of The Erstwhile States And Estates Of Indian Sub-Continent. Author Intends To S...
Of the Raj, Maharajas and Me
Reminiscences of a civil service official with the princely state of Mysore and Gwalior, and later with the government of British India.
India's Princely States
This is an invaluable work looking into new areas relating to India's princely states. Based on an abundance of rarely used archival material, the book sheds new light on diversities related to the princely states such as health policies and practices, gender issues, the states' military contribution or the mechanisms for controlling or integrating the states. Contributions are from international, reputable scholars, and they present historiographic, analytical and methodological approaches, placing attention to concepts, theories and sources. Inter-disciplinary in nature, this book will appeal to scholars and researchers of South Asia, studies of transnational histories, cultural and racial studies, international politics and economic history and the social history of health and medicine.
The Last Mysore Pradhan
Reminiscences of a civil service official with the princely state of Mysore and Gwalior, and later with the government of British India.
People's Movements in the Princely States
People`S Movements In The Princely States Forms An Important Aspect In The History Of Modern India With 45 Per Cent Of The Land And 24 Per Cent Of The People, The Princely States Played Second Fiddle To The Imperial Dicatates. This Book Broadly Covers Number Of Princely States Symbolizes Their Struggle Against The Feudal And Autocratic Princes, Which Helped In The Ushering Of Indian Union Once India Got Independence.
