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About The Book: The book delves into the historical backdrop before the Maharaja of Patiala's Chancellorship in the Chamber of Princes. It underscores the importance of the 1913 and 1914 Conferences under Lord Hardinge, fostering collective organization among Princes. Annual meetings, in line with British interests, saw the Maharaja's influential role from 1918, shaping discussions on constitutional reforms and State relations with India. Princes' perspectives converged in a memorandum, crafting a draft scheme. It unveiled key determinations, Chamber operations, the Chancellor's role, Princes' stance on nationalism, constitutional shifts, and strategies for safeguarding the States. The Maharaja's Chancellorship marked a pivotal era in relations with smaller States, particularly those excluded from the Chamber, prompting skepticism and distrust. His initial term coincided with the movement for immediate Dominion Status in India, gaining urgency with the Simon Commission's appointment in 1926. About The Author: Kavalam Madhava Panikkar (1895–1963), also known as Sardar K. M. Panikkar, was an Indian statesman, diplomat, professor, and historian. Born in Travancore, he pursued education at Madras Christian College and Oxford. A multifaceted individual, he served as editor of Hindustan Times, Secretary to the Chamber of Princes, Foreign Minister of Patiala and Bikaner, Prime Minister of Bikaner, and represented India at the UN General Assembly in 1947. As an ambassador, he played a crucial role in India-China relations. Panikkar, a prolific writer, delved into diverse subjects, publishing over 50 books and numerous articles in both Malayalam and English. The Title 'The Indian Princes in Council: A Record of the Chancellorship of His Highness the Maharaja of Patiala 1926-1931 and 1933-1936 written/authored/edited by K. M. Panikkar', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121284608 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 183 (Pages)