Rafiullah Khan’s edited volume reveals how princely states used archaeology as power, patronage, and cultural self-definition in modern South Asia.
By Sirat Gohar Daudpoto

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Not Just A Colonial Tool: How South Asia's Native Rulers Championed Archaeology Thanks to the dedicated efforts of historians like Upinder Singh, Nayanjot Lahiri, and editor Rafiullah Khan, the academic focus is finally shifting toward

Princely states were not passive subjects of colonial archaeology; they built institutions to explore, protect, and shape South Asia’s ancient past
By Sirat Gohar Daudpoto

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...best remembered for its contributions to Hindustani music, calligraphy,& the Rampur Raza Library, that holds a fine manuscript collection
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Exploring Charkhari State and Its Legacy

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