Question

During the time of Lord Hastings, many princely states accepted the British sovereignty. In this way Lord Hasting expanded the British Empire. How many princely states of Rajasthan accepted sovereignty​

Answer 1

During the lord hasting time it means

Answer 2

Answer: 565

Explanation

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.