This book offers a fascinating account of the political struggles and cultural tensions in the princely state of Kashmir in the early 20th century. Basu, a prominent Bengali lawyer and nationalist, provides an insider's view of the complex relations between the Hindu Maharaja and his Muslim subjects, as well as the role of British colonialism in shaping the fate of the region. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in South Asian history, politics, and society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.