The second 'women's war' and the emergence of democratic government in Manipur

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This article discusses the role of Meitei women in the democratization of Manipur before it was absorbed into the Indian state. The authors, stating Meitei women held high social and economic status compared with other Indian women, maintains they organized a mass protest against economic exploitation during the mid 20th century which ultimately grew into a successful political reform movement.

Political activity, Causes of, Democracy, Political reform, Women in politics, Indians (Asian people), Indians, Manipur, India

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Tales of treachery: rumour as the source of claims that Tipu Sultan was betrayed

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An attempt is made to determine the ways and the reasons for the betrayal of Tipu Sultan. These accounts are based on the evidence derived from Hasan's book, since his version of events are influential.

Influence, Communist leadership, Sultans, Sultan, Tipu

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Reassessing indirect rule in Hyderabad: rule, ruler, or sons-in-law of the state?

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Hyderabad is the most important princely state that provides a counter-narrative to Indian nationalism. It's indirect rule status allowed it to chase its own dynamic well into the twentieth century.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Analysis, Hyderabad, India, Hindu nationalism

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