Question

How many princely states were in india at the time of independence?

Answer 1

Answer:

Before 1947,British India had 15 provinces and 565 princely states.

Answer 2

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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.