The Chamber of Princes
Author | : R. P. Bhargava |
Publisher | : Northern Book Centre |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 1991 |
ISBN-10 | : 8172110057 |
ISBN-13 | : 9788172110055 |
Rating | : 4/5 (055 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Chamber of Princes written by R. P. Bhargava and published by Northern Book Centre. This book was released on 1991 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first chapter provides the background, origin, development, scope and enlargement of the Chamber. The second and third chapters deal with its constitution, powers, functions and procedure. The working of its various committees is discussed in Chapters four and five. A review of the Chamber's work and resolutions passed is given in Chapter six and Chapter seven deals with the activities of the Butler Committee. Chapter eight summarises the achievements of the Chamber during its crucial years of existence while Chapter nine gives a detailed account of the Princes' problems and their discussions in the Chamber sessions during the early forties. The last Chapter describes the developments leading to India's independence and which culminated in the lapse of paramountcy and winding up of the Chamber.