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Hindu Rulers, Muslim Subjects: Islam, Rights, and the History of Kashmir by Mridu Rai

hsutherland2's review

5.0

Excellent book for an examination of the Dogras in Jammu & Kashmir as well as India's princely rule under the Raj. Rai's scholarship relates to Partha Chatterjee's discussion on nationhood and communities and refutes Nicholas Dirks's "hollow crown" thesis (that royals were rulers in name only). To someone interested in learning about princely states of India, particularly the question of legitimacy and power, this would be my first recommendation.