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The Indian Princes in Council is a comprehensive historical account written by K. M. Panikkar, documenting the chancellorship of His Highness the Maharaja of Patiala during two significant periods: 1926-1931 and 1933-1936. This work provides an insider’s perspective on the functioning of Indian princely states during the pre-independence era.
The book serves as an invaluable record of the political, administrative, and diplomatic dealings of the Indian princes during a transformative period in Indian history. Through detailed accounts and official records, Panikkar illuminates the governance structures, inter-state relations, and the princes’ role in the larger political landscape of British India. The work offers scholars and history enthusiasts a unique window into the administrative mechanisms and decision-making processes of one of India’s prominent princely states.
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