Focus: Explores the history of princely states in British India and their role during the independence movement, particularly around the time of Partition in 1947.

Key Themes:

• Princely States: Discusses the semi-autonomous states ruled by princes under British colonial rule, highlighting their political and social significance.
• Integration into India: Examines how these princely states, like Jammu and Kashmir, Hyderabad, and others, were integrated into the newly independent India.
• Role of the Princes: Looks at the actions and decisions of various princely rulers during the period of independence and partition, focusing on their loyalty or resistance to India and Pakistan.