This study deals with the constitutional and political evolution in Patna State, a premier Princely state in Orissa. Alongwith highlighting the systematic development of the various organs of government in the state it traces the history of the state since its establishment till the merger to the Indian Union in 1948. Also, the book gives a clear idea about the Civil Service, Praja Mandal Movement and Independence Movement in the state during the hey day of its ...
In spite of many reform movements launched by different social reformers during different periods and enactment of innumerable legislations aiming at improving the conditions of women the lot of women in India is yet to be uplifted to the desirable extent. Though the Indian constitution makes provisions for establishing equality between men and women and provides for affirmative actions in favour of women to rectify their adverse position, the fate of women in ...