Royal India: A Descriptive and Historical Study of India’s Fifteen Principal States and Their Rulers

Royal India A Descriptive and Historical Study of India’s Fifteen Principal States and Their Rulers (1942) by Maud Diver offers a comprehensive exploration of India’s major princely states during British rule. The book provides detailed accounts of the history, culture, and governance of these states, highlighting their rulers and the complex relationship between them and the British Empire. Diver’s work reflects the grandeur and intricacies of India’s royal traditions, offering insight into the lives of Indian monarchs and their roles in the British colonial system. It serves as both a historical and cultural study of India’s princely states in the early 20th century.