State Pluralism and the Indian Historical Tradition

State Pluralism and the Indian Historical Tradition

This collection of seminal essays of one of India leading historians and educations was written during the last ten years. Providing a comprehensive view of medieval india, the volume deals with the four main themes of evolution of state, role of towns and urbanism the historical and maritime traditions and cultural pluralism. The book also provides a synoptic view of Indias maritime traditions. Underlining the social factor, he also asserts that the Mughal amirs preferred leading cavalry units to commnading ships.