Description
- Print length: 418 pages
- Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
- Publication date: 1 January 2024
- Reading age: 15 years and up
- ISBN-10: 9362087162
- ISBN-13: 978-9362087164
Original price was: ₹1,670.00.₹1,085.50Current price is: ₹1,085.50.
Explore the complex relationship between British colonial rule and India’s princely states with “The Protected Princes of India.” This insightful book, authored by distinguished colonial administrator Sir William Lee Warner, dissects the political and administrative intricacies of the era. Delving into treaty-making, non-intervention policies, and annexation strategies, it examines the British introduction of jurisdiction and the inherent challenges. Discover the evolving union policies post-1857, the obligations concerning defense, external affairs, and internal administration, and the British role within native states. A crucial read for understanding the historical ties binding British India and its princely counterparts, this hardcover edition offers a deep dive into a pivotal period of Indian history. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of Indian politics and governance.
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