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Author: Tony McClenaghan Publisher: ISBN: 9781912390878 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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The contribution of the Indian Army to the First World War has been, until recently, at best forgotten, and at worst ignored. This is especially so of those military units provided by the semiautonomous Indian Princely States whose contribution, even in the Official Histories, barely merits a mention. This book corrects that imbalance. Drawing on a wide range of regimental and Army Headquarters war diaries, few of which have been cited in other publications, as well as political records held exclusively at the National Archive of India, the book explores why the State rulers volunteered their services and those of their armies. It looks at the deployment of those armies in Europe, Egypt and Palestine, Mesopotamia, East Africa, the Dardanelles and within British India. It draws attention to problems encountered in their deployment, but also highlights successes such as the capture of Haifa and Aleppo by State cavalry units, and the outstanding role of some State infantry units in East Africa. One appendix records over 1,600 State soldiers who died - killed in action, died of wounds or as prisoners of war, or died of disease, while other appendices record battle honors and rewards for gallantry or meritorious service. Problems identified during the war were addressed in its aftermath and the book concludes by looking at the recommendations which led to the transformation of the Imperial Service Troops scheme into the Indian State Forces scheme.
Author: J. C. Dua Publisher: Kaveri Books ISBN: 9788174790361 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 550
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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 Show That They Symbolised Progressiveness And Also The Conservators Of Indian Social And Cultural Traditions. The Detailed Introduction Sets Forth The Historical Context And An Analytical Framework. The Book Is Going To Make A Lively Study Of The Laymen As Well As Serious Students Of History. The Detailed Introduction Sets Forth The Historical Context And An Analytical Framework. Contents Section-I : Princes Of India Salute States; Alirajpur, Alwar, Bahawalpur, Banganapalle, Bansda, Baoni (Kadaura), Baria, Baroda, Benares, Bharatpur, Bhavnagar, Bhopal, Bhor, Bijawar, Bikaner, Bilaspur (Kahlur), Cambay, Chamba, Chhatarpur, Chhota Udaipur, Cochin, Cooch Behar, Cutch, Datia, Dewas (Junior), Dewas (Senior), Dhar, Dharampur, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Faridkot, Gondal Gwalior, Hyderabad, Idar, Indore, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jammu And Kashmir, Janjira, Jaora, Jawhar, Jhabua, Jhalawar, Jind, Jodhpur, Junagarh, Kalahandi, Kalat, Kapurthala, Karauli, Kishangarh, Kolhapur, Kotah, Kutch, Loharu, Lunawada, Malerkotla, Mandi, Manipur, Mayurbhanj, Mewar, Morvi, Mudhol, Mysore, Nabha, Nagod, Narsingarh, Nawanagar, Orchha (Tikamgarh), Palanpur, Palitana, Panna, Partabgarh, Patiala, Patna, Porbandar, Pudukottai, Radhanpur, Rajgarh, Rajkot, Rajpipla, Rampur, Tatlam, Rewa, Sachin, Sailana, Samthar, Sangli, Sant, Shahpura, Sirmoor, Sirohi, Sitamau, Sonepur, Suket, Tehri-Garhwal, Tonk, Travancore, Tripura, Udaipur, Wankaner; Section-Ii: Princes Of India Non-Saluted States; Akalkot, Ambliara, Anandpur Taluka, Athgarh, Athmalik, Aundh, Baghat, Bamra, Bantwa Taluka, Baramba, Baramba, Barwala Taluka, Baudh, Bhadarwa, Bihat, Bonai, Chhaliar, Chhuikhandan, Daspalla, Dedhrota Taluka, Dhami, Dehnkanal, Gad Boriad,Gangpur, Garrauli, Ghodasar, Hapa Taluka, Hindol, Ichalkaranji, Ilol, Jambughoda, Jamkhandi, Jasdan, Jath, Jobat, Jubbal, Kadoli Taluka, Kalsia, Kawardha, Keonjhar, Khairagarh, Khandpara, Kharsawan, Khedawada Taluka, Khirasra, Korea, Kushalgarh, Kuthar, Lathi, Likhi, Malpur, Mandwa, Mirja (Junior), Mirja (Senior), Nalagarh (Hindur), Narsingpur, Naswadi, Nayagarh, Nilgiri, Palasni, Pal-Lahara, Pataudi, Pethapur, Phaltan, Poonch, Punadra, Raigarh, Rairakhol, Ramas, Ramdrug, Ranasan, Ratanmal, Sanor, Sarangarh, Sarila, Savanpur, Seraikela, Sihora, Sirguja, Swat, Talcher, Vadagam, Vadia, Valasna, Wadi Estate; Section-Iii: Who S Who In India; Leading Officials And Non-Officials, Ministers, Members Of Legislature, Zamindars & Other Personages; Section-Iv: Supplementary Section.
Author: Barbara N. Ramusack Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1139449087 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 325
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Although the princes of India have been caricatured as oriental despots and British stooges, Barbara Ramusack's study argues that the British did not create the princes. On the contrary, many were consummate politicians who exercised considerable degrees of autonomy until the disintegration of the princely states after independence. Ramusack's synthesis has a broad temporal span, tracing the evolution of the Indian kings from their pre-colonial origins to their roles as clients in the British colonial system. The book breaks ground in its integration of political and economic developments in the major princely states with the shifting relationships between the princes and the British. It represents a major contribution, both to British imperial history in its analysis of the theory and practice of indirect rule, and to modern South Asian history, as a portrait of the princes as politicians and patrons of the arts.
Author: Peter Duckers Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0747811717 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 117
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Britain has issued medals rewarding war service since at least the early nineteenth century, and increasingly through the period of its imperial expansion prior to 1914, but examples of many of the early types are now scarce. However, few families escaped some involvement with “the Great War” of 1914 18, and many still treasure the medals awarded to their ancestors for wartime service. Today, with a growing interest in British military history and particularly in family history and genealogy, more and more people want to trace their ancestors' past. This book looks in detail at the origin, types and varieties of the British medals awarded for general war service between 1914 and '18, and gives advice on researching the awards and their recipients.
Author: Sanjay Garg Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 1000828891 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 709
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The decline of the Mughal Empire, the political ascendency of the British East India Company, a number of revivalist powers (the Sikhs, the Marathas, the Rohillas, etc.), and a large number of Indian princely states, resulted in redrawing the political spaces across India. In the process, the minting rights of the titular Mughal king and of the neo-independent Indian princely rulers were severely curbed by the dominant colonial power, both for political as well as economic reasons. The territorial expansion of the British Empire in India was invariably followed by the abolition of the native mints and the introduction of the imperial currency in the annexed territories. Indeed, the ‘sikka’ followed the flag. By presenting the monetary history of this period, this volume seeks to address some of the questions, viz. the effect of money supply on trade, prices of commodities and services, wage structures in different regions as well as on the administrative and military health of a political power. In this unique anthology, published studies along with unpublished archival records have been integrated into an overall theme. Together with a comprehensive bibliography-cum-list for further readings this volume is aimed to serve as a veritable reference tool.
Author: Christina Jordan Publisher: transcript Verlag ISBN: 3839445833 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 271
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Monarchies are facing public demands for modernization and adapting to changing societal, political, and media environments. This book proposes new directions in the research of contemporary European monarchies and offers innovative perspectives on trans/national royal public interactions and (semi-)fictional representations of monarchs. Its case studies address historic and recent developments, including newly invented royal traditions, media depictions, Meghan Markle's impact on the image of the British monarchy, and the royal family's role in Brexit negotiations. With its interdisciplinary analyses, the book reflects current academic, societal, and popular cultural interest in royalty.
Author: John Edmond McLeod Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 9004644792 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 323
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This thorough study offers the opportunity to gain a clear understanding of the mechanics of political interaction in princely India (in the period 1916-1947) between the British colonial power, the princely rulers, and nationalist politicians. The first major scholarly contribution to an until now largely ignored field of interest.
Author: Navala Kr̥shṇa Publisher: Virago Press ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 618
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Prof. Dr. Anand Krishna needs no introduction to the world ofIndian Art and Culture. With his experience of study, research andpublication in this field, on his father Rai Krishnadasa s richfoundation, his creativity goes back to 1944; his tradition continueseven to the next generation.This unique volume is a compilation of articles contributed byhis colleagues, friends and students all Indian art specialists fromthe whole world. Covering almost 2,000 years, this book embracesalmost every facet of the Indian arts, such as architecture, sculpture,textiles, decorative arts, folk and modern art, sociology and culture.Enriched with over 400 spectacular colour and b&w relevantillustrations, this unprecedented scholarly book will be a source ofinformation for the academics as well as of great interest to everyperson fascinated with Indian art.