02199nam a22002537a 450000500170000000800410001702000180005802801010007608200140017710000210019110000230021224501050023526000380034030000260037836500080040452012890041265000140170165000230171565000210173870000200175994200090177999900170178895201400180520260306121612.0260306b        |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  a9789361135842  a: Brijwasi Book Distributorsb: H-87, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhic: BW/000439d: 28/02/2026  a321.8 MUK  aMukherjee, Deep.  a; Anjum, Tabeenah.  aFrom Dynasties to Democracyb: Politics, Caste and Power Struggles in Rajasthan .c/ Deep Mukherjee.  a, New Delhib: Macmillanc, 2025.  axviii, 277p.c: 24cm.  b419  aRajasthan, India’s largest state, is often imagined as a land of sweeping deserts, majestic forts and colourful traditions. Yet, beneath this picturesque surface lies a complex reality shaped by centuries-old feudal systems, deep-seated social divisions, the lingering influence of royal families and a volatile political landscape.

In this insightful narrative, journalists Tabeenah Anjum and Deep Mukherjee offer a comprehensive look at Rajasthan’s political evolution from a feudal state ruled by kings and jagirdars to a dynamic electoral democracy. They delve beyond common perceptions to chart Rajasthan’s political journey from its formation in 1949 to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and beyond. They meticulously examine crucial historical moments – the rise of kisan sabhas and praja mandals, caste violence and Dalit agitations, Adivasi self-assertion and episodes of unrest, riots and lynchings. Extensive firsthand reporting and rigorous archival research illuminate the power struggles between the BJP and the Congress, the pervasive influence of the RSS, persistent infighting within political parties and the formidable challenges faced by prominent leaders like Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Baldev Ram Mirdha, Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot, Vasundhara Raje and others.  aDemocracy  aPolitics and Caste  aPower Struggles.  aDeep Mukherjee.  cBOOK  c67132d67132  00102ddc4071aSNULbSNULd2026-03-06eBrijwasi Book Distributorsg419.00l0o321.8 MUKp31383r2026-03-06 12:16:30w2026-03-06yBOOK