Studies in Indian History : Madhya Pradesh Through the Ages (4 Vols-Set)

Contents: Vol. I. Land and the People: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Jamuna to Godavari. 3. A generous nature. 4. Hidden treasures. 5. Manufacturing wealth. 6. Resources/Needs=Plants. 7. A people\'s movement. 8. All our cherished dreams. 9. The heart of India. 10. Pandit Ravi Shankar Sukla: his career (1877-1956). 11. In C.P. legislative assembly. 12. The political scene. 13. Law and order. 14. Education in C.P. 15. D.P. Mishra and his career. 16. Land and the people. 17. Revenue and settlement. Index.

Vol. II. Pindaris and Marathas: Preface. 1. Geography. 2. Introduction. 3. Administrative structure. 4. Land revenue system. 5. The system at work. 6. Origin and growth of the Pindaris. 7. The relation of the Pindaris with the Indian powers. 8. Military organization and social life of the Pindaris. 9. The Pindari leaders. 10. Military operations against the Pindaris and their settlement. 11. Maratha Rule in Malwa. Index.

Vol. III. Madhya Bharat: Society and Economy: Preface. 1. Geographical features and frontiers. 2. The early period. 3. The Maratha invasion and the last phase of the Rajput Rule. 4. Mohansingha. 5. Bimbaji Bhonsla (1758-1787). 6. How Madhya Bharat was formed. 7. Origin of the Paramaras. 8. Paramara administration. 9. Forests and public works department. 10. Legislation and the judiciary. 11. The Maratha religious traditions. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. IV. Social Revolution Towards Swaraj: Preface. 1. Socio-political ideology. 2. A man of letters. 3. Contemporary politics. 4. The secular leader: election as president. 5. Nawab Yar Mohammad Khan (1726-1742). 6. Shahjehan Begum (1868-1901). 7. Sultan Jehan Begum (1901-1926). 8. Nawab Hamidulla Khan (1926-1949). 9. Popular ministry. 10. Bhopal. 11. The great revolt and after. 12. Introduction of democratic reforms. 13. The people\'s early struggles. 14. The struggles deepen. Appendices. Bibliography. Glossary. Index.

"This encyclopaedic study has been weaved into four volumes covering various aspects of the region through its ages. The highlights of the theme are socio-economic, cultural and political developments through the ages. Undoubtedly all these volumes have been dealt with in a comprehensive way. Indeed all the events are well-knit and give useful details on the subject.

Volumes I to IV cover the land and the people and all useful details which are meant for teachers, social scientists researchers, parliamentarians, statesmen and students in India and abroad. Efforts have been made to fill up gaps with the help of writings of eminent authors." (jacket)