Synopsis The essays in this volume traverse the various aspects of federal nation building. The book in its entirety serves not only as essential text on federal nation building but also stimulates constructive thought on the subject. This book comes as a tribute to Prof. Rasheeduddin Khan. An outspoken champion of federalism and an outstanding humanist, he was a meticulous scholar, deeply committed to the success of India's democratic polity. He was working on a study on the pulls and pressures on the nation-state when unexpectedly death snatched him away. This book is an appropriate offering to keep his memory and his work alive.