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1. India's Desert Sons.

Author

Stauder, Monique

Subjects
*CAMELEERS, INDIAN desert regions
Abstract

Describes the Thar Desert in India's Rajasthan state. Total number of camel troops stationed along the desert; Jobs of men in the desert.

Published
1999

2. Hot on the trail of an Indian desert patrol.

Author

Stauder, Monique

Subjects
*NATIONAL territory, *CAMELS, INDIA. Border Security Force
Abstract

Describes life as a member of India's Border Security Force (BSF) in the Thar Desert. Location and description of the desert; Importance of the camel; India's need for a military presence in the region; Indo-Pakistani border relations; Details about the camel corps, or jawans; Recruits for the BSF; Number of men at each outpost; Importance of good food for morale.

Published
1999

3. A prince and his palace have their price.

Author

Stauder, Monique

Subjects
*PALACES, *DUTIES of kings & rulers, KINGS & rulers of India
Abstract

Focuses on the role of the maharajah in modern India. Maharajah Gaj Singh II, who came to power in 1971; The amendment to India's Constitution that removed the princely privilege of the privy purse; How Singh turned the Umaid Bhawan Palace into a museum and hotel; The traditional role of the maharajah in feudal society compared to the role in the 1990s.

Published
1999

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