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Awadh Under the Nawabs

Politics, Culture and Communal Relations 1722-1856
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This study explores the myth created by western historians of the nawabs of Awadh being decadent and effete. The author argues that the regime of the nawabs was liberal and gave full reign to the indigenous tradition of communal amity and folk culture. Based on meticulous research including oral traditions, this book is a noteworthy contribution to the field of Awadh history.
Surendra Mohan started his career as Lecturer of History in Seth GB Podar College, Nawalgarh, Rajasthan, after a brilliant academic career. In 1962, he joined the Indian Administrative Service and was assigned U.P. Cadre. During his tenure with the Administrative Service, his interest has been the basics of national life, communal relations in India and rural development. In both these fields, he has authored well documented works. His published work on rural development is Rural Industries and Village Swaraj: A Quantitative Approach. He is currently the Chairperson of the UP Itihas Academy, Lucknow.
" Mohan discusses the making of this accomodative Awadh ambience in an interesting chronological narrative that delves into the social cultural history of the region from 1722 to 1856. He gives a comprehensive overview of the region's literary, architectural and musical traditions as they evolved under the shadow of the english east India company." The book Review.
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