Y. Vaikuntham
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The fall of Mughal imperial power and the rise of new regional powers along with the entry of Europeans as economic and political power in the eighteenth century heralded a new phase in the history of India. Asaf Jahi rule over Deccan with Hyderabad as capital was established in the eighteenth century. Hyderabad State was rich in human and natural resources and had all the requirements of a strong State. But it was predominantly feudal and autocratic and ...
People's Movements in the Princely States forms an important aspect in the history of modern India with 45 per cent of the land and 24 percent of the people, the Princely States played second fiddle to the imperial dictates. From the nineteenth-century, till they joined Indian Union in 1947-8, mostly they lived under the umbrella of the British. They never took serious measures or introduced steps for radical transformation of the states. there was no ...
Studies in Socio-cultural and Political History: Modern Andhra covers an important aspect of Andhra History. His book mainly deals with sources in reconstruction of History, spread of English Education, the rise of middle classes, district and caste associations consequently social reforms and political awakening has been analysed. The genesis and the work of those associations helped in bringing about radical social and political awakening thus helping the ...
Studies in Socio-Economic and Political History, Hyderabad State covers a wide range of subjects on the history of a premier princely State. Some of the subjects covered are quite interesting and needs further studies. It covers the initial problems about the succession after Nizam-ul-Mulk and the consequent interference of the French and the English East India Company’s and their changing fortunes, the images and influence of the French ...
Presently India is giving strong boost to the development of Tourism. It is emerging as world’s largest and fastest growing industry. State governments are also taking new initiatives for the promotion of tourism by making their states “Destination states cum-transit hubâ€. This book is tracing the historical, cultural and eco-potential of tourism in India in general and South India in particular. India with oldest civilization is becoming a potential ...