The present research based publication is an intensive case study of British impact on various branches of administration and society of princely states of Punjab–which included Patiala, Jind and Nabha from 1900 to 1948. These states were collectively known as Phulkian states after the name of their common ancestor, Phul. The policy adopted by the British Government in respect of Phulkian states was remarkably different from that pursued about other states, for example Bahawalpur, Malerkotla and Kapurthala. The British Government appointed English tutors for imparting western education to the young chiefs of these states and as result the outlook of the Phulkian Chiefs was broadened and later on as rulers they evinced keen interest in introducing reforms on modern lines in their respective states. The British Government also took keen interest to safeguard and promote their fiscal and economic interests, establishment of railways, telegraphy and modern postal system in their states actuateted largely by imperialist consideration. So also the military administration remained under the strict control and supervision of the British authorities. The book also elaborately discusses the land revenue, judiciary, police and jail administration, military matters, railway, post and telegraphy, education system and their impact on society.
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