Cambridge University Press - Bhadauria Rajputs History Book

Explore the complex history of South Asian politics through this academic study from Cambridge University Press. Imperial Sovereignty and Local Politics examines the connections between local groups and major imperial powers from 1600 to 1900. By focusing on the Bhadauria Rajputs, this work provides a lens to view how sovereignty was built and how states were formed during a period of massive change. Readers will learn how the Mughal, Maratha, and British Empires interacted with local structures. The text examines how symbolism, ritual, and pre-colonial political ideologies stayed relevant even as new empires took control. It highlights the role of local power networks in shaping large-scale imperial projects. This book is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the transition from Mughal to British rule in India.