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Princes and States Shape India's Partition Debate
The article surveys princely states amid Britain's exit from India. It profiles four major rulers and a wider group, detailing wealth, armies, and hopes for autonomy or Dominion status. It notes risks of forced absorption into Hindustan or Pakistan and cites reform indictments from Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Hindustan
Pakistan
Britain
Mysore
Cer
Victoria
Goa
Dui
Daman
Mahe
Karikal
Pondicherry
Chandernagore
Hyderabad
Sind
Kashmir
Jammu
Mr. X
Gaekwar
Baroda
Chamber of Princes
Travancore
Venice
Cochin
Indore
Alwar
Jaipur
Bikanir
Bhopal
Sikh Patiala
Nawangar
Congress
Limbdi
Dhenkanal
Poweful Patiala