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princely states
For young adults: How Junagadh, other princely states were persuaded to join India post-independence
Mallika Ravikumar
· Aug 29, 2024 · 01:30 pm
A new book recounts how princely states were coaxed, coerced, or bludgeoned into joining India
John Zubrzycki
· Jul 19, 2023 · 08:30 am
How the princely states, used by Britain to consolidate its empire, faded into obscurity
Sarath Pillai
· Nov 24, 2022 · 11:30 am
Memories of August 15, 1947, the tug of war of accession, and intrigue in Pakistan
Keki N Daruwalla
· Aug 18, 2017 · 06:30 pm
