Question

17. Which are the strategies that adopted the British to the princely states?

Answer 1

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At the time of the British withdrawal, 565 princely states were officially recognised in the Indian subcontinent, apart from thousands of zamindari estates and jagirs. In 1947, princely states covered 40% of the area of pre-independence India and constituted 23% of its population.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Doctrine of Lapse by Dalhousie.

Explanation:

doctrine of lapse policy is passed by Dalhousie for annexing the princley states which doesn't have any heir.