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princely states

  • For young adults: How Junagadh, other princely states were persuaded to join India post-independence

    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

    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

    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

    Memories of August 15, 1947, the tug of war of accession, and intrigue in Pakistan

    Keki N Daruwalla
    · Aug 18, 2017 · 06:30 pm