THE MAHARAJAH'S TUTOR.

  • Published In: History Today, 2026, v. 76, n. 1. P. 54 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pillai, Manu S. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on how the British Raj attempted to use education to shape the politics and loyalties of India's princely rulers, revealing the limits of imperial influence in Travancore. Topics include the tensions between British officials and maharajahs over who should control princely education, the political maneuvering surrounding the appointment of a British tutor to the young Chithira Tirunal in the 1920s, and the broader struggle in which Indian rulers balanced modern reforms.

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2026/01, Vol. 76, Issue 1, p54
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:189833908

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