This is a study of the system of political stratification and the pattern of political alliances in rural Western Maharashtra.
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List of illustrations; Acknowledgements; Part I. Introduction: 1. The problem; 2. The region: Girvi, Phaltan Taluka and Western Maharashtra; Part II. Aspects of Political Stratification: 3. Political arenas and the political class; 4. Caste status and distribution; 5. Land, labour, credit and share capital; 6. Descent groups and affinal networks; Part III. Political Alliances: 7. Vertical alliances; 8. Horizontal alliances; 9. Alliances and political stratification; 10. Conclusions; Map of main Girvi settlement area; Appendix; Notes; References; Index.