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WHO RULES RAJASTHAN?

From Dynasties to Democracy: Caste, Power & Political Struggles in Rajasthan

About the Lecture

Rajasthan is often imagined through its forts, palaces, deserts and royal past. But beneath the postcard lies a complex story of power.

Who Rules Rajasthan? traces the state’s journey from the princely states of Rajputana and jagirdari to a fiercely contested electoral democracy. The lecture explores how feudal power adapted to democracy, and how caste, land, royal legacies, political parties, social movements and larger-than-life leaders shaped the state’s political identity.

From the kisan sabhas and praja mandals and the first elections of 1952 to Dalit and Adivasi assertion, caste struggles, the rise of the BJP and Congress rivalry, and the political battles of today, the conversation looks beyond election results to examine who truly holds influence.

Drawing on years of ground reportage and research, Dr Tabeenah Anjum brings alive the stories and contradictions behind Rajasthan’s politics.

About the Lecturer

Dr Tabeenah Anjum is an award-winning journalist, photographer and academic with over 15 years of experience reporting from Rajasthan and neighbouring states. Her work spans politics, gender, human rights, migrant rights and issues affecting marginalised communities.

A former Rajasthan Bureau Chief of Deccan Herald, she contributes to leading publications including Outlook, The Quint, Article 14, BBC, The Caravan, The Federal and The Telegraph. A National Award recipient in Photography, she has also received the Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II Award for excellence in journalism and photography.

She holds a PhD in Journalism and has taught at universities in India, Turkey and Australia. She currently teaches at Haridev Joshi University, Jaipur, and is co-author of From Dynasties to Democracy: Politics, Caste and Power Struggles in Rajasthan.

Event Details

Sunday, 13 September

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Durbar Hall, Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur

Your Ticket Includes

• One complimentary mocktail

• One mocktail from Umami Brew to take home

• A 45–60 minute lecture

• An interactive Q&A

• Drinks, conversations & a room full of curious people

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-Shreya

Curator Pint of View Jaipur