Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh are three diverse cultural entities of the state, which had been inter-woven with common ethos of the historical past. Each of the three has witnessed different trials and tribulations of history in their own spheres but still they were not isolated from each other. While Kalhan's Rajtarangani gives an authentic account of the history of Kashmir, some others have discussed historical influence from outside on he Kashmir history. On the other hand, Jammu and Ladakh lack in authentic historical accounts. It was only in recent years that attempts have been made to dig their historical past whereas quest for historical research of Ladakh started in the latter half of the nineteenth century, in case of Jammu serious efforts started only in the latter half of the twentieth century and the process continues. The book gives a brief account of the historical developments in all the three regions of state and their inter-relationship. It also throws light on incidents of the recent past which had been most controversial and crucial part of the history of the state.

The book covers all important events during ongoing militancy in Kashmir till 1996. It is a critical examination of Kashmir's socio-cultural and political heritage, its distortion in the present phases of turmoil and an attempt to enable the Kashmiri people to cast off the chilly grip of dead past. It will embolden them to face the ugly realities of living present and look forward to a better, brighter, peaceful and pleasant future. The book is a vital contribution in respect of the need for re-defining and restructuring the constitutional relationship between Kashmir and the Centre within the constitutional framework of India.

The story of European expansion in Asia forms one of the great epics of modern times. India was the cornerstone of European imperialism in Asia. It was the lure of the lucrative 'Indian trade' which incited European adventurers to seek a new route to India, thus inaugurating a new era of contact between these two distant lands. Among the four ambitious European powers in Asia, the British empire was most enduing and prosperous one. And India was the finest jewel of the British dominion. This encyclopaedic study is phased into two most significant and historic diversions having deep bearing on varied kinds of events which moulded the destiny of millions of people of Indian sub-continent. These events having complete political overtones became a glaring phenomenon with the downfall of the Mughal Empire almost with the commencement of the 18th century. The present second lot of ten volumes covers the following themes: Lord Wellesley and Policy; Marathas and their Administration; Emergence of Maharaja Ranjit Singh; British Policy of Intervention and Expansion; Lord Hastings and His Administrative Measures; Lord William Bentinck and Metcalfe: Era of Reforms; Raja Rammohaun Roy: The Reformer; Ranjit Singh: Administration and British Policy; History of Anglo-Sikh Wars; Mutiny and Its Aftermath etc. This multi-volumes study would take up several themes, viz. political, socio-economic, religious, constitutional, educational, press, revolutionaries, local pioneers, legislation, revenues and judicial policy, on-going process of reaction etc.

The mighty Mughal empire collapsed due to various reasons like frequent wars of successions, emergence of many local powers etc. The present book accounts all the major factors responsible for the downfall of Mughal Empire. The entire information is gathered in ten chapters namely- The war of succession; Marathas in northern India (1770-1771); Ruhela campaigns (1772-73); Mahadi Sindhia; Mughal empire in early eighteenth century; Continuity and change; Centre-province relations; Transfer of power to regions; Warlords; and Mughal empire: achievements and failure etc. The information contained herein will immensely benefit the students, teachers and researchers equally.