Table of contents | |
Introduction | |
Perspective of Observers | |
Princely Electoral Behaviour | |
Privy Purses, Privileges, and Pressure Politics |
Political Intrusion
Paradoxical Revival
Changing Dynamics
Participation of Former Ruling Families
Controversy and Constitutional Questions
Early Elections and Fundamental Issues
Rise of Princes in the Late 1960s
1. Long History of Participation
2. Factors for Increased Participation
3. Regional Variations in Princely Activity
4. National and Personal Factors
5. Party Affiliations
6. Decline of Congress Support
7. Persistence of Congress Support
1. Changing Beliefs about the Princes:
2. Privy Purses and Privileges:
3. Early Revisions and Trusts:
4. Congress Party's Shift:
5. Formation of Concord:
6. Regional Units:
7. Communication and Coordination:
A Brief History of the Concord
Conclusion
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