From mountain trade to jungle politics: The transformation of kingship in Bashahr, 1815-19142

This article explores the interaction between a kingdom on the Himalayan frontier and colonial rule. Drawing on recent anthropological research regarding the local expression of political sovereignty through ‘government by deity’ (devta ka raj), it aims to reinterpret the actions taken by Bashahr�...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Indian economic and social history review 2007-04, Vol.44 (2), p.147-177
1. Verfasser:	Moran, Arik
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	19th century 20th century Colonialism Forestry Modernization Politics Ruling class Sovereignty Trade
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