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The Beautiful India Mizoram

Author: S. A Rahman

Rs. 650

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ISBN 8184050259
Year of Publication 2006
Binding HardBound
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Language English
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'Saare Jahan Se Achchha Hindostan Hamara' (Our India is the best among all lands in the world) said Dr. Iqbal, the poet of East. Now this poetic line has evolved into a symbolic expression for the greatness our country. This is song frequently and used widely for an easy, prompt and soft pronouncement of the greatness and novelty of our country. No doubt, India is great and illustrious. Its on top as far as its heritage, history, philosophy and culture is concerned. Our team of authors and editors has made their best efforts to depict the same greatness of our country and nation in this series. Here is a treasure, bound into books. This is the best example of 'knowledge in a nutshell'. Needless to say that India is known for its unity in diversity, with its kaleidoscopic variety, it emerges as a wonderful nation. With one of the oldest civilizations in the world, this country has a rich cultural heritage. After independence, through 58 years, India has achieved multifaceted socio-economic progress in addition to creating a niche in the international community and the new world order. India is a federation of states and union territories. As of now, there are 28 states and 7 union territories in the country, all these states have made tremendous progress in almost every sphere since 1947, when the nation had attained freedom. Various Indian states have shown an all round advancement and stupendous progress in political, cultural, economic and social areas. India is a vast country. All states enjoy autonomy to a great extent and flourish in their own manner. Some states are similar to each other while others are quite different from the rest. People of one state have little authentic knowledge about other states. This situation, in some cases, creates problems and difficulties with no ready solution at hand. Hence this comprehensive and exhaustive encyclopedic work. Every state and union territory has been covered in a separate book, each book, devoted to on e state or U. T. covers life and people under various heads-Land, People, Heritage, History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Tourism, etc. The Beautiful India series is an asset for all scholars, researchers, teachers, students and of course, the general readers.

Preface
PART ONE
General
1. Introduction (State at a Glance)
History and Geography. Agriculture. Irrigation. Industry. Power. Transport. Festivals. Tourist Centres. Universities
PART TWO
History
2. Journey through the Ages
Tribal Homeland. Power Struggle among Tribes. Ethnological Base. Territorial Distribution. Anglo-Burmese. War. British Paramountcy. Lushai Depredation. Ruton Puia Raid . Murray Expedition. Brown as a Political Officer. Permanent. Occupation and Local Chiefs. Administrative Re-adjustment. Revolt against British. Role of Mizo Union. British Policy after Revolt. Democratic Phase. Post-independence Scenario. Insurgency in the State. Chakma Problem
PART THREE
Geography
3. Physical Features
Hill Ranges. Vegetation . Important Peaks. Fauna. Climate
PART FOUR
People and Culture
4. Society
Social Structure. Various. Tribes. Belief in Rebirth. Religious Morals. Sacrificial Activity. Impact of Christianity. Houses and Building Construction. Dresses. Dance and Music. Folklores. Festivals. Rural Activity. Games and Sports. Delicate Work. Art and crafts
5. Education
Historical Background. Gradual Growth of Education. Government Takeover. Updating the System . Emergence of Institutions
6. Language and Literature
Origin of Mizo Language. Characteristics of the Language. Literary Dimensions
PART FIVE
Economy
7. Business and Industry
Scenario in British Period. Post-independence Scenario. Transforming Wealth Patterns. Trade and Commerce. Infrastructural Problems. Infrastructural Development. Industrial Growth. Process of Community Development. Governmental Support for Schemes
8. Agriculture
Jhum Cultivation. Intensive Agriculture. Cash Crops. Rubber Production. Cotton Production. Paddy Cultivation. Fruits and Vegetables. Livestock. Animal Husbandry. Pisciculture
PART SIX
Polity
System of Governance
The Governor, Legislative Assembly. The Administrator. Administration of Superintendent. District councils. Political Parties
10. Political Developments
Formation of Legislature. Genesis of Mizo National Front. Organisational Structure of MNF. The Leadership. Party and Government. Election Results. Election Manifestos. The Congress. Mizo National Front. People's Conference. Mizo National Union. Election Campaign
PART SEVEN
Tourism
11. Places of Interest
Natural Beauty. Village Regrouping. Tourist Attractions
Bibliography

S. A. Rahman (Syed Amanur Rahman), a post-graduate from Delhi University with a post-graduate Diploma in Advanced Studies in Publishing from Oxford Brookes University, is a scholar and an academic in his own right. Formerly, he was Editor, National Book Trust India (under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India). During his tenure, spanning over twenty five years, he served as Language Editor and Series Editor. He looked after NBT's prestigious series, Adaan-Pradaan, National Biography Series and was involved in exchange of literary works of major Indian languages. Over the years, he has been acknowledged as an expert on India literature and culture. He represented NBT in London Book Fair and Cairo World Book Fair, apart from various book fairs and book exhibitions held in India. Rahman has visited United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Egypt, etc. He has several books to his credit, most of them being on Indian literature and culture. Now he has edited this research based voluminous series: The Beautiful India, covering all Indian States and Union Territories in separate books.

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