09-10-2009, 11:01 PM
ShyamSP, Its interesting that you found that analysis of the revival of the feudal ssytem. When the Slave dynasty won Delhi, they established something called the iqtadar system which is the exact same model that YSR implements in 2004.
Its a conquest tool of creating new feudal class beholden to the rulers and allowed to use state machinery to implement their rule. In this way in one hundred years the whole Indo-Gangetic plain was conquered and sunjugated.
In that respect YSR was a change in way things were happening in modern India after Independence and abolition of the zamindari system by JL Nehru. Added to the clout was his EJ linakges- SIL, all the aides who died with him except the pilot. I submit that it was not just a revival of the zamindari system but a way to change the entire demographics of Andhra Pradesh.
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->under this <b>YSR parcelled demarcated areas of the state to his loyal followers (who were elected as MLAs and MPs from these areas). Within the jurisidisction of these areas, these loyal followers were the kings - they were free to do anything (within limits) using the state's administrative machinery. In return, YSR wanted their loyalty and resources for the party kitty. Also they were supposed to propogate YSR's cause and generally not do anything that would hurt his image and draw the ire of the headquarters in Delhi.</b> After YSR strode to power for the second time in May this year <b>he started fine-tuning this system till the copter crash cut his life short.</b> And he could easily do this because YSR was able to convince the high command before the elections to give him a free hand for allocation of tickets for the legislative assembly. Which meant that <b>most of the party MLAs were personally beholden to him.</b>
<b>It is these loyal followers, used to operating under this feudal system that masquerades as a democratic set-up, who see the collapse of their fortunes if Jagan is not made chief minister. Little wonder they are moving heaven and earth to ensure the accession of Jagan.</b>
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For all I suggest reading the history of England after the Norman Conquest in 1066. Same thing happened.
I was reading this book last night!
Advanced History of Medieval India by J.L. Mehta vol 3.
However print copy and not on-line.
and
Google books on Iqtadari System
Medieval India: from Sultanat to the Mughals By Satish Chandra
and
Historiography, religion, and state in medieval India By Satish Chandra
Folks its not just a feudal mechanism but a conquest mechanism. Its more than zamindari or thakur system.
This explains why the supporters are defying the central authority just as it was done in Sultan Illtumish's reign.
Its a conquest tool of creating new feudal class beholden to the rulers and allowed to use state machinery to implement their rule. In this way in one hundred years the whole Indo-Gangetic plain was conquered and sunjugated.
In that respect YSR was a change in way things were happening in modern India after Independence and abolition of the zamindari system by JL Nehru. Added to the clout was his EJ linakges- SIL, all the aides who died with him except the pilot. I submit that it was not just a revival of the zamindari system but a way to change the entire demographics of Andhra Pradesh.
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->under this <b>YSR parcelled demarcated areas of the state to his loyal followers (who were elected as MLAs and MPs from these areas). Within the jurisidisction of these areas, these loyal followers were the kings - they were free to do anything (within limits) using the state's administrative machinery. In return, YSR wanted their loyalty and resources for the party kitty. Also they were supposed to propogate YSR's cause and generally not do anything that would hurt his image and draw the ire of the headquarters in Delhi.</b> After YSR strode to power for the second time in May this year <b>he started fine-tuning this system till the copter crash cut his life short.</b> And he could easily do this because YSR was able to convince the high command before the elections to give him a free hand for allocation of tickets for the legislative assembly. Which meant that <b>most of the party MLAs were personally beholden to him.</b>
<b>It is these loyal followers, used to operating under this feudal system that masquerades as a democratic set-up, who see the collapse of their fortunes if Jagan is not made chief minister. Little wonder they are moving heaven and earth to ensure the accession of Jagan.</b>
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For all I suggest reading the history of England after the Norman Conquest in 1066. Same thing happened.
I was reading this book last night!
Advanced History of Medieval India by J.L. Mehta vol 3.
However print copy and not on-line.
and
Google books on Iqtadari System
Medieval India: from Sultanat to the Mughals By Satish Chandra
and
Historiography, religion, and state in medieval India By Satish Chandra
Folks its not just a feudal mechanism but a conquest mechanism. Its more than zamindari or thakur system.
This explains why the supporters are defying the central authority just as it was done in Sultan Illtumish's reign.