Rajasthan Through The Ages, Vols. I to V

Contents: Vol. I. The Heritage of Rajputs: Preface. 1. Origin of Rajputs. 2. Assimilation of Rajputs. 3. The impact of the Mughals. 4. Growth of Feudalism. 5. Development of agriculture. 6. Early Rajput Administration. 7. Religion (800-1000 A.D.). 8. Emergence of Rajputs: twelfth-sixtieth centuries. 9. Struggle for survival: 1200-1315 A.D. 10. Tod\'s Survey of Rajasthan. 11. Mewar. 12. Jaipur. 13. Marwar. 14. Other states. Index.

Vol. II. Rajputs: Society, Culture and Administration: Preface. 1. The trial. 2. The battle of Haldi Ghati. 3. The attack on Kumbhalgarh. 4. Last expedition to Mewar. 5. The Padmini Legend. 6. The bride of the desert. 7. Padmini: a note. 8. Muhnot Nainsi: the Abul Fazl of Rajputana. 9. The Rajput and his Vendetta. 10. Legacy of Mewar. 11. Rajputs: the talented people. 12. Chonda and Khumbho. 13. Rana Sanga. 14. The Rajputs and the Mughals. 15. Recovery of Chittor. 16. India in 1572. 17. Sack of Chittor. Index.

Vol. III. Rajput Chivalry and Martyrdom: Preface. 1. The Kachhawaha Nobility. 2. The state and the ruler. 3. Bureaucracy and the people. 4. The traditions and status. 5. Life of nobility. 6. Caste system among Hindus. 7. Caste System among Muslims. 8. Land revenue. 9. Domestic life. 10. Religious beliefs and rituals. 11. Festivals. 12. Industries and handicrafts. 13. Language and literary activities. Index.

Vol. IV. Jaipur Rulers and Administration: Preface. 1. Man Singh as a ruler. 2. Raja Jai Singh and Mughals. 3. Jai Singh and Shivaji. 4. Ram Singh and Bishen Singh 1667-1700. 5. Sawai Jai Singh: his early career. 6. Sawai Jai Singh and the Marathas. 7. Sawai Jai Singh and Rajputana. 8. Ishwari Singh, 1743-50: as a ruler. 9. Sawai Modho Singh, 1751-68. 10. Jaipur State and Delhi Government, 1778-85. 11. Mahadji Sindhia Invades Jaipur, 1786-87. 12. Rajputs and Marathas. 13. Relations with the British. 14. Reign of Ram Singh II. Index.

Vol. V. Marwar and British Administration: Preface. 1. Relations with Malwa and Gujarat. 2. Relations with Rajput chiefs. 3. Administrative and economic aspects. 4. Mewar and the British. 5. Rising of 1857 and Mewar. 6. Beginning of reforms. 7. Cultural achievements. 8. Maharana Sajjan Singh and his reforms. 9. Maharana Fateh Singh: struggle for independence. 10. Fateh Singh\'s abdication. 11. Assessment. Appendices. Index.

"The Encyclopaedic study of five volumes on Rajasthan Through The Ages is an academic exercise which have deep links of various phases of the subject. It covers the rich heritage and culture of various rulers along with their dynasties, their impact on early administration, religion along with Tod\'s Survey of Rajasthan. It covers a huge area of Jaipur, Mewar, Marwar, Chittor and other regions.

Besides it has deep links with chivalry and administrative capability of several rulers of the region. It has emphasis on bureaucracy, nobility, caste system among Hindus and Muslims, rituals and festivals, language and literary activities. It has coverage of Mughal rule, Marathas, Mahadji Sindhia, Malwa, Gujarat and British relation with the princely states. Indeed all the historic details have been covered in a comprehensive method.

The volumes would be useful for teachers, scholars, students and social scientists in India and abroad." (jacket)