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Princely India Re-imagined: A historical anthropology of Mysore from 1799 to the present
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Explore the enduring legacy of Princely India with a deep dive into the anthropology of Mysore. This insightful study examines the nuanced relationship between king and subject from 1799 through the colonial era and beyond. Discover how dwindling political power was compensated by a rise in ritual, reshaping the very concept of South Asian kingship. Based on meticulous research, this book illuminates the vibrant, continuing role of traditional authority in contemporary Indian life. A must-read for historians, cultural anthropologists, and enthusiasts of Indian royal heritage.
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