Question

difference between princely state and province

Answer 1

princely states are those states that are governed by King or queen and it is a hereditary form of government
provinces are those regions that are directly governed by British official

Answer 2

Answer:

Before 1947, there were two types of states in India -- the provinces and the Princely states. Provinces were ruled directly by British officials who were appointed by the Viceroy. Princely states were ruled by local, hereditary rulers, who acknowledged sovereignty in return for local autonomy.