Includes bibliographical references (p. [321]-331) and index.

1. The Manipuri Polity in Historical Setting Ethnic Structure, Culture and Religion, Political Evolution 2. Manipur at the End of the Kuki Insurgency: 1917-19 Immediate Causes Punitive Measures The Nemises of Local Maladministration Ensuring Political and Administrative Reforms;
3. Naga Unrest: I. Jadonang's Movement Problems Possed by Jadonang Ramifications of the Jadonang Cult The Trial and Execution of Jadonang;
4. Naga Unrest: 11. Gaidinliu's Movement, 1932-33 Contentment of Gaidinliu's Movement The End of Gaidinliu Myth The Release of Gaidinliu under Political Pressure;
5. The Problem of Accession to the Proposed Indian Federation, 1935-39 Manipur's Condition for Accession Negotiations Cut Short by World War II;
6. The Women's Bazar Agitation, 1939-41 The Background Political Repercussions Administrative Remedies and Reforms;
7. The Abortive Plan of a 'Purbachal Pradesh', 1948 Origins Causes of Failure;
8. The Movement for Responsible Government 1946-49 Early Demands The Era of Political Factionalism Negotiations for Congress Unity Satyagraha against the Maharaja;
9. Manipur's Integration with the Indian Union: 1949 Prelude Impediments Manipur's Accession Achieved;
10. Conclusion;
Appendices 1 Rules for the Management of the State of Manipur, 1916;
II. The Government of India Act, 1935;
III. The Manipur State Constitution Act, 1947;
IV. The Manipur State Hill Peoples (Administration) Regulation, 1947;
V. Rules for the Administration of Manipur State, 1947;
VI. Proclamation of His Highness Maharaja Bodhachandra Singh on the Inaugural Function of the First Manipur State Assembly on October 18, 1948;
VII. Manipur Merger Agreement;
Bibliography;
Index.