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Question
In reference to the Indian Independence Act of 1947, discuss what happened to Princely States.
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Solution
In terms of the Independence Act 1947 the Princely States became independent. All the powers which vested in British were terminated. Some Princely States on their own initiative joined Indian Union. In some cases there was some military intervention to make them agree to democratic aspirations of people.
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